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I have guardianship of my granddaughter, who is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Nation federal tribe of Nebraska. I allowed my daughter(mom) and father, to take granddaughter to Poway, CA. to visit fathers family. My daughter returned to Nebraska following a domestic incident, without my... Read more »
And they are asking for all phone records which involve me his wife his mom and his baby momma. He had a no contact order with his baby momma that is why they want her and his records. But can they get mine and his moms without showing us a warrant we having nothing to do with his case with his... Read more »
I’m a citizen of the Chickasaw nation. Charged with Misd. Possession of Controlled Substance. Evidence was sent to Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation’s lab to test the substance. My case is being heard in tribal court with my tribe, not the state of Oklahoma. Would OSBI’s results be valid in my... Read more »
With the last election we are having some problems with some people wanting to run a whole community out of their homes. One neighborhood above my home, and mine and my neighbors. There is a company that wants to build 600 homes behind our houses. you know I can't tell them what to do with... Read more »
Your question sounds like it could involve a number of different legal areas, and you await a response for two weeks. The short answer is that you and your neighbors could consider a consult with a law firm that has experience with class actions. It would be difficult for an attorney to offer... Read more »
If they find something while searching for something else, can they use it against me
She was estranged from her siblings. They don't want to deal with any of the things that need to happen after someone dies. They've told me I can have her possessions; I know she does not have anything of much value. Is there a way that I can take over here final affairs from the... Read more »
It is difficult to answer your question without knowing exactly what comprises your friend’s estate. But, yes, it is possible for you to be appointed by the court to handle the distribution of her estate. That will probably require the siblings to sign consents. Also, understand that you will... Read more »
that had stopped to wait for a spot my fault? car pointing in opposite direction for flow out parking area. Normally there are no cars behind those spaces. I did look but in blind spot. two scratches. for some reason said lets not report he got estimate for 1000.
More info might be helpful but sounds like you are at fault
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1) caseworker said if I'm negative I don't need to take drug test or treatment
2) there was no violence in my home
3) I am enrolled in a tribe and proof I'm native American
4) I done all my classes and completed them I paid for my classes. Got proof for that... Read more »
If you submit this evidence at the trial level you can use it in your , It would be wise to hire a lawyer.
He said he had probable cause but they all say that and that he was allowed to search the vehicle. He found a bowl worth of marijuana and threatened me with a felony cause he told me since I'm a tribal member on tribal land it's a felony to have marijuana
It depends on the agencies. There are agencies that are cross-commissioned which means the “city” cop may also be a tribal cop as well.
Most real estate attorneys and all title companies can do a search for land in your father's name or in your name (if already transferred). If the land is still in your father's name, you need a probate attorney to help you get it retitled.
more info is needed.
if a sheriff is in pursuit, he could do so.
as a rule, it is beyond their jurisdiction and they are usually called by the tribe for booking.
however, some crimes are prosecuted by the Indian Tribe, and if so you should get a criminal lawyer with... Read more »
she's protected to keep his child
I'm at wits end, what to do. He is so upset, how can she kidnap a child, or keep from her biological father?
The biological father needs to work with an attorney right away, who can review the facts of the case and help with the proper course of action. He may have custody options to explore, but he’ll need the assistance of an attorney.
She passed several years ago, and the house is still in the name of her estate. We've been living in the house. First of all, we'd like to transfer the title to us, so we'll need to know how to do that. Beyond that, the house is in disrepair, and either needs to be completely... Read more »
The process of administering a will is called probate. It sounds like the house is still in your mother-in-law's name because no probate was ever done. You need to hire a probate attorney to help you probate your mother-in-law's will. That will get the title to the house updated and... Read more »
I can't speak for Native American law; there are attorneys on this forum who are knowledgeable in that area. But you're awaiting a response for two weeks. You're correct; the term "opinion" is used as a general matter in U.S. courts. But words can be used loosely within the... Read more »
I am in the process off renouncing US citizenship and riding solely on my native citizenship. I as a Cherokee citizen should not have to carry US citizenship to have access to my ancestry and my ancestors land. I will ask for a chancellor to come into Indian territory “Oklahoma “ and conduct my... Read more »
In a nut shell, the Native American tribes are considered domestic nations within the US not foreign nations (hence no US embassy). As a result you cannot denounce your US citizenship and expect to be able to remain in the US. This would restrict your business as well, unless you became a citizen... Read more »
The act of Slavery and Denationalization has erased our history and ability to identify in our indigenous status.. Through Legal Doctrine and the institution of Slavery The United States of America and States thereof are a Party to the Genocide of my people.. The only History that we can trace our... Read more »
Any merits of any civil action must be discussed, examined, and explained to prospective Petitioner by an experienced litigant versed in that area of law intimately.
Thus, research, compare and select such professional for a preliminary case assessment before proceeding.
Good luck on your case. If you have a question you can try posting that. Based on your original statement I would recommend finding a criminal attorney in the Tulsa area and have them assist you.
Multiple charges, drug related at a residence of a tribal member. Kids custody affected, and defendant is being treated with cruel an strange threats and absurd penalties
Not only can then, but if it's an abuse or neglect case, different rules apply and the tribal court would have jurisdiction.
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