The Board of Immigration Appeals has determined that the generic definition of a receipt of stolen property does not require that the property be obtained by common law theft.  Even if the property is obtained by fraudulent means, the conviction can qualify as a receipt of stolen property aggravated felony.  Thus, a conviction under section 496(a) of the California Penal Code qualifies as a receipt of stolen property aggravated felony if a sentence of at least one year of imprisonment is imposed. 

The full text of Matter of Alday-Dominguez can be found here:
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/970806/download

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