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

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 here.

Hannahville Indian Community Amicus Brief in State v. Collins & Mason

Here:

Hannahville Amicus Brief

Other materials are here.

Appellate Briefs in Michigan Prosecution of Non-Indians for “Victimless” Crime in Indian Country

Here are the materials in the consolidated cases, People v. Collins and People v. Mason (Mich. App.):

41st Cir Opinion & Order

MenomineeCountyCollinsMasonBriefCOAclean

Appellees Brief Mich App

Aplt Reply Brief

Michigan Trial Court Dismisses State Criminal Prosecution of Non-Indians; Crime Occurred in Tribal Casino

Here are the materials so far available in People v. Collins and People v. Mason:

Order Dismissal — Collins and Mason

An appeal is underway, as we understand it.