Tribal Court
What You Need to Know If You or a Family Member Has Been Charged in a Muscogee Creek Nation Court?
If you or a family member has been charged in Muscogee Creek Nation Court or Cherokee Nation Tribal Court, there are important things you need to know. Ted Hasse, a lawyer practicing in federal and tribal courts in Oklahoma, discusses the process defendants go through in these busy tribal courts. One issue in Muscogee Creek Nation Court is the delay in setting bond amounts, leaving defendants stuck in custody for days. Additionally, initial appearances may take a while due to limited criminal dockets. On the other hand, Cherokee Nation has a more efficient system, with quicker proceedings and shorter detention periods. Ted also highlights the challenges faced by defendants in the David L. Moss Detention Center in Tulsa County, emphasizing the need for retained counsel to navigate the situation. Read more »
What Do Defendants Need to Know about Drug Charges in Oklahoma Tribal Courts?
For larger amounts, federal authorities may get involved, and defendants need to determine whether they are facing tribal or federal charges. Read more »What Do Defendants Need to Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Oklahoma Tribal Courts?
Domestic violence charges are treated harshly, with prosecutors aggressively charging incidents as felonies. Read more »
