Which of the following is listed as a CIMT example?

• A. Assault
• B. Drug Trafficking
• C. Mayhem
• D. Fraud

Answer: (A)

Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude are acts that reflect a basic lack of moral character, often involving harm to others or deceit. An assault is a clear example because it is a deliberate act intended to inflict harm on another person, showing moral blameworthiness and a violation of someone’s physical safety. Immigration lists of CIMT commonly include violent offenses like assault as prototypical CIMT, which is why this option stands out as the representative example. The other choices touch on serious offenses, but in this context they’re not the standard, clearly listed CIMT example used to illustrate the concept—drug trafficking and fraud can be CIMT in other frameworks, and mayhem is less commonly referenced today.