@OklaEsq So an article published today that sort of references toward the end what I’m talking about. The article focuses more on post-conviction/retrial, but this little snippet is at the very bottom…
@OklaEsq “Federal officials, for their part, have filed a handful of misdemeanor cases. Others may have been opened and not charged yet, a spokeswoman said.
"While the U.S. Attorney's Office is currently prioritizing felony prosecutions, this office can open cases for misdemeanor crimes…
"While the U.S. Attorney's Office is currently prioritizing felony prosecutions, this office can open cases for misdemeanor crimes…
@OklaEsq “…which are under $1,000, for non-Indian suspects victimizing Indian persons," said Lennea Montandon, spokesperson for the Tulsa U.S. Attorney's Office. "Our office refers misdemeanor thefts committed by Indian persons to the Tribes."
tulsaworld.com/news/local/cri…
tulsaworld.com/news/local/cri…
@OklaEsq “Tribal courts don't have jurisdiction in cases where the suspect is nontribal, even if the crime occurred within a tribal reservation. Exceptions to that rule are those involving domestic-related cases.”
It’s these two scenarios that are frustrating people at home. Thefts & DV.
It’s these two scenarios that are frustrating people at home. Thefts & DV.
@OklaEsq And the thing is — it’s OKAY to say to the public “hey, we’re working on it.” But it’s not correct to act as if there are no problems at the tribal level. BUT — as the article clearly shows — chaos is NOT raining down, as Stitt for Brains acts like it is. Hope that helps.
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