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