A Wounded Knee woman is facing the consequences of her actions after dispensing alcohol on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Leslie Little Moon-Boltz, age 22, was convicted of Dispensing of Intoxicants in Indian Country and sentenced to 3 years of probation.
The crime took place near Manderson, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where Little Moon-Boltz was found with whiskey. Her actions violated the laws governing the sale and distribution of alcohol in the area.
Little Moon-Boltz was charged on June 17, 2014, and pleaded guilty on July 29, 2016, to the crime. The conviction follows a thorough investigation by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins prosecuted the case, bringing the perpetrator to justice. The conviction serves as a reminder that the sale and distribution of alcohol in Indian Country is strictly regulated and enforced.
The sentence handed down to Little Moon-Boltz includes 3 years of probation and a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. The assessment is a mandatory fee levied on those convicted of federal crimes to support victims’ services.
The case highlights the importance of upholding the laws and regulations governing the sale and distribution of alcohol in Indian Country. The authorities will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break these laws are held accountable.
Ultimately, the sentence handed down to Little Moon-Boltz serves as a warning to others who would consider engaging in similar activities. The consequences of dispensing alcohol in Indian Country can be severe, and those who break the law will face the full force of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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