Is an illegal immigrant a criminal?

Question

I'm simply amazed at how many people received thumbs down when they answered yes to this question. What rock, bridge or alley way do you people come out from??

Could it be anymore obvious?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amg3n9cYaet92DJ0lBYDcCjsy6IX?qid=20070821202114AAD2I0b&show=7#profile-info-vvgmyX04aa

http://www.americanpatrol.com/REFERENCE/isacrime.html

Here is the Federal law defined, too.

Spazzthe crime that they committed is a paperwork crime. There is a huge difference between being a violent criminal and not sending in the paperwork. I believe the crime is actually a misdemeanor.

I dont think they are any more "criminal" than I am by not registering my car on time


First of all it's a federal offense. A criminl is defined as someone who has broken a statute of law. These both go hand in hand. Honestly, how can you agree with her reasoning? Registering your car and border crossing are on complete ends of the spectrum.

A criminal is a criminal is a criminal.

Here is the definition of criminal from an online source;1. Of, involving, or having the nature of crime: criminal abuse.
2. Relating to the administration of penal law.
3.
a. Guilty of crime.
b. Characteristic of a criminal.
4. Shameful; disgraceful: a criminal waste of talent.

Spazz; You make me laugh. Yes, non violent crimes are dealt with by fines, I agree. You're failing to see that they're crossing borders from one nation to another. It's certainly different.

Sigy; By the very adjective illegal you can't ignore the fact that it's criminal. Committing something illegal is a criminal act. I'm assuming you mean by the persons definition and I understand. I wasn't trying to attack your question I just found it boggling that so many people received stars down. I guess not everyone feels that crossing a border illegally is illegal. I don't understand but to each his own.

Spazz; whether or not 2/3 came over on traveler visas it's negligence on their part they overstayed, right? shouldn't people be held accountable for their actions?

Wyld; I should slap you for being so ignorant.

Improper time or place; avoidance of examination or inspection;
misrepresentation and concealment of facts
Any alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the United States
at any time or place other than as designated by immigration
officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by immigration
officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United
States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the
willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first
commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or
imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent
commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or
imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
(b) Improper time or place; civil penalties
Any alien who is apprehended while entering (or attempting to
enter) the United States at a time or place other

Wyld; It states in clear as day in the penal code. My god I feel pity for ignorant individuals!

Answer 1

i think Amanda H answered that question perfectly
but hey that's just my opinion

Ah I see Tylergirl has answered this question
*gasp* for once she called the illegals illegal and not as in her words "trashy Mexicans " and "wettbacks"
haha and they say only White ppl are racist

edit for Glen:
last time I checked here in America non-violent criminals are dealt with , with fines....but thanks for your input & adding me to your contacts =)


ah & you amuse me darling
& I hope you mean crossing in a symbolic sense since 2/3 of illegals came here on traveler's visas and over stayed

lol TylerGirl doesn't even denie the stuff she said
LMAO
at least she's an honest bigott

Answer 2

What amazes me on this topic is that you and the ppl that answered your question don't have the faintest clue on the federal law regarding illegal immigration or what constitutes federal crime.
Coming into this country without a visa or documents is not a crime. It is also not a crime by a person who entered this country without documents or a citizen of this country to obtain false document or ID.

It only becomes illegal an a crime when they use those false documents or ID to profit from ie.getting a job, getting welfare etc. basically using those documents to get something they are not legally entitled to.

When an illegal crosses the border into this country and is stopped by the BP they are detained and what action is taken depending on each individual.
That is Federal Law 101

Answer 3

Illegal is just that illegal. Commit an illegal act become a criminal. The reason most sneak into our country is because they know they would not pass the screening of the immigration process. Criminal background, diseases, mental illness or for whatever reason.

Answer 4

When I asked the question I did not put any conditions on it Period. I leave the what sense do you mean a criminal up to the person and wether an illegal is a criminal.I wanted people's unrestricted answers.

And hopefully not have my question removed by some low life reporter here like they did last night..

Answer 5

right it is a assessment - 2 unlawful immigrants. #a million is overstaying his customer visa to make money for his relatives back domicile. he's regulation abiding and in case you handed him on the line you does not even word him. #2 is likewise overstaying his customer visa, yet he's raped and killed some human beings. there's a clearcut assessment between the two. #a million reckoning on the situations could desire to actual be contributing to our society. #2 could desire to be raping somebody genuine this minute. i think of a few of you crying bloody homicide approximately unlawful immigration could be shocked at your guy or woman relatives history. you think of in years previous everyone has come right here legally? i actual found out myself that certainly one of my large grandfathers grew to become right into a approved unlawful immigrant some time past interior the early 1900's. i could be keen to guess a huge form of you interpreting this genuine now does not be right here in the experience that your unlawful immigrant relatives did no longer sneak in on the boat.

Answer 6

Yes, they are definitely criminals. Illegal means unlawful. Pro-illegals do not want to admit the truth. They are working with their hearts instead of logic. Most of them are either illegal themselves or have family members and/or friends who are illegal aliens. I believe they should all be deported. No... I'm not suggestion "mass" deportation. I am suggesting that we take away all freebies from these criminals & they will "self" deport. Let's not give them something to come here for.

As for Amanda H's answer... paperwork crime here in the U.S. is considered white collar crime. Crime is crime, whether violent or non-violent. Either one... You should be punished.

Edit: Not all non-violent crimes are dealt with by fines. Drug dealing & transporting drugs are non-violent, but people get lots of time for doing those crimes.

Answer 7

Yes, they are criminals the second they illegally entered. Go to their border and sneak in, you will probably be dropped before you got ten feet inside their border.

Answer 8

It's late, but I really want to answer this so please leave it open.

I have to travel round trip 5 hours a day to my 8 hour job so that I don't have to move into their neighborhood. I'm just tired!

Answer 9

Crossing the border illegally is illegal and a criminal act!!!! Criminal act= criminal No matter what do gooder lefties try to say!!! a fact is a fact

Answer 10

People who have a bleeding heart for illegals should look at crime statistics.