Federal Court Remands State Prosecution of Shinnecock Man to State Court

Here is the opinion in People v. Smith (E.D. N.Y.), a criminal prosecution of a Shinnecock man for taking fish illegally (People v Smith DCT Order). The defendant sought to remove the prosecution to federal court, asserting treaty and other rights.

Smith Notice of Removal

Motion for Remand to State Court

Letter in Opposition to Motion

One thought on “Federal Court Remands State Prosecution of Shinnecock Man to State Court

  1. NFFLawRN August 18, 2009 / 2:07 am

    I am trying to assist a friend in Florida with the same. There is ample evidence of color of law prosecution, blatant demands for bribes, extortion, and more. ANYONE that may help sure to be on the national NEWS with this once it pops.

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