Michigan COA Applies Victimless Crimes Exception to Exclusion of State Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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In other words, the Michigan COA held that the state may prosecute non-Indians for engaging in drug-related criminal activity inside the Hannahville casino. Here is the opinion in People v. Collins: Collins Opinion Our previous post on this case is … Continue reading →

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