The Second Circuit has determined that a New York conviction for second degree attempted assault under NYPL 120.05(7) is a crime of violence because it requires physical force causing injury to another person. Given the similarity between the definition of a crime of violence for immigration and criminal sentencing purposes, this case will likely be treated as precedential for immigration purposes as well.

The full text of U.S. v. Cooper can be found here:

https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/9fb1ca2c-a88a-4517-8f92-8c712c43b46f/3/doc/23-6911_opn.pdf

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