A state-law label does not tell the whole story.
Avoid two opposite assumptions
Rebecca Ding-Lee’s video cautions against assuming either that a misdemeanor automatically ends permanent residence or that a minor state-law offense has no immigration consequences. The key point is that criminal and immigration classifications can differ.
The exact conviction matters
The Short discusses crimes involving moral turpitude and aggravated felonies as immigration concepts. Whether a particular conviction falls into either category requires analysis of the offense and the applicable law—not just the word ‘misdemeanor’ or the value of property involved.
Why individual review matters
Use the video as a reason to seek case-specific advice, not as a prediction of removal. Review of the actual criminal records and immigration history is needed before drawing conclusions about a person’s status or options.
Editorial clarification: the single-CIMT deportability provision generally considers when the offense was committed after admission AND whether a sentence of at least one year may be imposed, with a special statutory timing rule in some cases. Other grounds may apply. The video’s brief example should not be read as a complete legal test.