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Matter of De Jesus-Platon
The evidence of post-conviction relief under section 1473.7 of the California Penal Code that the respondent submitted in support of his motion to remand does not demonstrate that his conviction was vacated for a procedural or substantive defect in the underlying criminal proceedings and not for reasons of rehabilitation or immigration hardship.