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I live on the rez was assaulted on rez by a tribal member who also lives on rez. He was given a peace giver, yet I've still received no word from tribal court. I'm also a tribal member, not from same tribe however.
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
If you feel that you've been denied due process by the tribal court, there are a few steps you can take to seek justice. Firstly, try to directly contact the tribal court to inquire about the status of your case. There may be delays or misunderstandings that can be resolved through... View More 
answered on Jan 6, 2024
You can have those for free online. If you want hard-copy, paperbound books, there are government printing offices (or commercial publishers) that sell them. But if an online reference will do for your needs, you could find those (and other U.S. Codes and Codes of Federal Regulations) online for... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
You can purchase copies of Title 25 of the United States Code (USC) and Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which relate to Native American law, from several sources.
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a reliable source for purchasing official government... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, both the legal drinking age and the legal age for purchasing alcohol are 21. If a 19-year-old illegally purchased alcohol and provided it to an 18-year-old who subsequently got involved in a collision while driving under the influence, the 19-year-old could potentially face legal... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol, and it is also illegal to furnish alcohol to a person under 21. In the scenario you described, the 19-year-old who purchased the alcohol and then provided it to the 18-year-old could indeed face legal consequences.
The law... View More
They was in a juvenile jail that happened two years ago when they had did this but only one had got charged he only kicked him in the back and got charged with second degree battery
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In Louisiana, a charge of second-degree battery typically involves the intentional infliction of serious bodily injury. If only one person out of three involved in a fight was charged, it may be due to a variety of reasons, such as the specific actions of each individual, witness statements, or... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
If you were in the process of obtaining your Native American paperwork and your child was adopted out without your knowledge, you may want to express to Child Protective Services (CPS) that you were actively working on the necessary documentation for recognition of your Native American heritage.... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In cases involving Native American children, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides specific legal standards that must be followed. If your child was adopted out while you were in the process of obtaining your Native American documentation, it’s important to understand how ICWA may apply to... View More
Adult head injury coma patient under guardianship still 21 years later, no evaluations to check improvements. Sister is now guardian, not fulfilling her obligations, and hadnt seen or spoke to patient 6 years, then just pops up one day had her life flipped upside down for no reason. Patient can... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In cases involving the guardianship of an adult with a brain or head injury, the legal requirements can vary depending on the state's laws. Generally, guardians are expected to act in the best interests of the ward, which includes regular evaluations of their condition and needs.... View More
Adult head injury coma patient under guardianship still 21 years later, no evaluations to check improvements. Sister is now guardian, not fulfilling her obligations, and hadnt seen or spoke to patient 6 years, then just pops up one day had her life flipped upside down for no reason. Patient can... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In cases involving the guardianship of an adult brain injury patient, legal requirements vary, but guardians are generally expected to act in the ward's best interests. For situations like the one described, where the patient has been under guardianship for 21 years without recent evaluations... View More
I would like to use this quote in my book
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
But I got it/saw it on wedsites like goodsread, A-Z, and more. Can they legally come after me if I use such quotes from... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Using a quote from a figure like William Shakespeare in your book is generally not a legal issue, especially considering Shakespeare's works are in the public domain. His works were published over 400 years ago, and any original copyright has long since expired.
However, when sourcing... View More
Quotes by genghis khan and Jane Austen to be specific. And does just changing the grammar of works in public domain, enough of change to grant copyright protection?
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
In general, works published before 1923 are in the public domain in the United States, which includes quotes from individuals such as Genghis Khan and Jane Austen. This means these quotes are not protected by copyright and can be used freely.
However, the situation regarding altering works... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In Oklahoma, law enforcement officers have the authority to tow a vehicle under certain circumstances. However, if your vehicle simply needed a jump start and was legally parked, the situation might be different.
First, it's important to determine whether your vehicle was obstructing... View More
Under certain commissions, therefore are sometimes witnesses to prosecuting cases, is that enough to file in a separate district or as an original proceeding in the tenth circuit?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In the scenario you're describing, where defendants are frequently involved in prosecuting cases in a specific district federal court, concerns about potential conflicts of interest or bias might arise. These concerns can be a valid basis to request a change of venue or to file in a different... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
I'm not sure which law specifically you are looking for. It could be one of several.
You might want to take a look at the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act (Nebraska Revised Statutes 43-1501 to 43-1517). You could also take a look at the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under Native American law, particularly the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), if a state court refuses to hold a jurisdiction hearing for minor children who are members of a tribe or are eligible for membership, there are specific steps that can be taken.
Firstly, the ICWA provides tribes... View More
Some desperado name carried requested I got Freedom act paper mailed to me and a ticket number for Sony music on my email address please I have victims of a lot of problems from Disney music private program
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving potential government agency infringement in the realms of music and art, possibly related to copyright or intellectual property issues. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1988 allows for the request of federal agency... View More
The crime falls under MAJOR CRIMES ACT. I am the victim of the crime. I am native the crime occurred in Sovereign Territory by a non native. The charges were pressed in 2019 prior mcgirt. However, they just caught my abuser this year post mcgirt. The State is the one pressing charges, but why... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Under the Major Crimes Act, if a serious crime involving a Native American victim occurs in tribal territory, federal jurisdiction typically applies. Given the timeline you've described, if the crime occurred before the McGirt decision, the state may have initially pursued charges under their... View More
he went to school for grant writing i have never did anything like this im starting my own non-profit its going to be a treatment based on how we heal as native people from our addicrions i feel he knows what he doing i dont want him to be sneaky and take over on something i worked hard for and... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
To protect your interests in your non-profit and its intellectual property, it's essential to establish clear agreements in writing. Consider drafting a contract that outlines the scope of work, duties, and limitations of the grant writer's role, ensuring it includes confidentiality and... View More
They took me to jail and declined to file charges after arrest ing me and detaining ke I have lost my job over it my wife almost left me it’s caused me aloynof unnecessary problems but they had no justisiction
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
If you were arrested by a non-tribal officer on tribal land and are a member of the Cherokee Nation, there may have been a jurisdictional overstep, depending on the specific circumstances. Tribal sovereignty and federal law generally govern criminal jurisdiction on tribal land, not state... View More
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