Legal Question in Native American Law in Colorado

ExtraditionIf I live in Louisiana

If I live in Louisiana will I be extradited to Colorado for a dwi


Asked on 4/07/01, 8:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: ExtraditionIf I live in Louisiana

A simple misdemeanor DUI is not an extraditable offense.

If there were multiple prior convictions or a collision in which someone was injured, the charge could rise to the level of a felony. A felony IS an extraditable offense.

Native Americans residing on a recognized reservation are usually immune from extradation to state court while on the res, but are subject to arrest when they are off the res.

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Answered on 6/08/01, 11:58 am


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