ARS
Indian Country
Law & Order
Criminal Codes
100

ARS code for speeding?

ARS 28-701A

100

How many acres is the San Carlos Apache Reservation?

1.8 million acres

100

Name the Gilson Wash council who are on the law and order committee?

Councilwoman May
100
Arizona State Criminal Code for Assault

ARS 13-1203

200

What is the default speed limit in a business or residential district in Arizona?

25 mph

200

When investigating a crime occurs in Indian Country, what 4 questions need to be answered when investigating?

1. Did the crime occur in Indian country or not?

2. Is the suspect native or non-native?

3. Is the victim Indian or Non-Indian?

4. Is it a major crime?

200

Who is the Chairman of the Law and Order Committee?

Vice-Chairman Etpison

200

What is the culpable mental state for Assault in the tribal code?

Intentionally only

300

What BAC level applies to commercial vehicle drivers?

0.04% (§28-1381.A.4)

300

What case does Ex Parte Crow Dog refer to?

The case led to the Major Crimes Act in 1885, which placed some major crimes (initially 7, now 15) under federal jurisdiction if committed by an Indian against another Indian on a reservation or tribal land. This case was the beginning of the plenary power legal doctrine that has been used in Indian case law to limit tribal sovereignty.

300

Who is the Vice Chairman of the Law and Order Committee?

Chairman Rambler
300

What is culpable mental state for Battery in the tribal code?

Intentionally, Knowingly, or Recklessly

400

Cracked windshields what is the 28 code for this violation? 

28-957.01

400

What year were Native Americans in Arizona allowed to vote? 

1948

 World War II veteran Frank Harrison and Yavapai tribal chairman Harry Austin challenged the state's ban after being denied the right to register to vote in Phoenix. The Arizona Supreme Court sided with Harrison and Austin, ruling that the "persons under guardianship" clause did not apply to Native Americans and was unconstitutional. This historic decision officially gave Arizona's Native population the right to vote.

400

When does the Law and Order Committee normally meet?

Last Wednesday of the month?

400
Explain the elements of Robbery in the tribal code?

A person commits Robbery by using force, threats, coercion, or intimidation to take property or any thing of value from another person in that person's presence with the intent to permanently deprive that person of the property

500

Is it illegal to drive under the influence of prescription drugs?

Yes, if impaired to the slightest degree (§28-1381.A.1)

500

Who case law is Oliphant v Suquamish Indian Tribe (1978) referring to?

Indian tribal courts do not have inherent criminal jurisdiction to try and to punish non-Indians, and hence may not assume such jurisdiction unless specifically authorized to do so by Congress. Pp. 435 U. S. 195-212.

Established that Indian Tribes do not have inherent jurisdiction to try and punish non-Indians.

Tribes can levy civil penalties

Non-Indians cannot be prosecuted criminally in Indian country courts

500

What council from Bylas are all on the Law and Order Committee?

Councilman Anderson

Councilman Nozie

Chairman Rambler

500

What are the aggravating factors for Aggravated criminal damage in the tribal code?

Intentionally or recklessly, and without express permission from the owner, defacing, damaging, or altering the appearance of:

1. any building, structure or place used for purposes of education, worship or any religious ceremony, or for purposes of burial or memorializing the dead; or

2. any building, structure, place, vehicle or personal property resulting in damage in excess of $1000.00.

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