How do you determine if an offense falls under "moral terpitude" or other criminals offenses as grounds for deportation?

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Would this fall under federal interpretation of grounds for deportation? State of Colorado: Animal Protection Act 8-9-202 Cruelty to animals—neglect of animals—offenses (2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (2), cruelty to animals is a class 1 misdemeanor. (a.5) (I) (A) In addition to the sentence imposed pursuant to this subsection (2), any person convicted of committing cruelty to animals pursuant to subsection (1) of this section or aggravated cruelty

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Jeffrey Devore ·
It is often difficult to determine whether a crime involves moral turpitude. Moral turpitude refers generally to conduct which is inherently base, vile, or depraved, and contrary to the accepted rules of morality and the duties owed between persons or to society in general. It has been defined as an act which is per se morally reprehensible and intrinsically wrong, so it is the nature of the act itself and not the statutory prohibition of it which renders a crime one of moral turpitude. In short, if often not as simple as it may seem. You should consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can review the statute in question and the facts of your case to make a formal determination.
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