Oglala Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Tristan Yellow Horse, 27, of Oglala, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to a charge of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in a federal court.
According to the plea agreement, Yellow Horse was at the victim’s house in Oglala on February 7, 2011, and was asked to leave. However, he refused and punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall to the ground and dislocate his shoulder.
The assault left the victim with extreme pain and a dislocated shoulder. The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins. A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date has been set for July 8, 2013.
Yellow Horse was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
The plea agreement is a significant step forward in bringing justice to the victim and their family. The community is grateful for the hard work of law enforcement agencies in solving this case.
Tristan Yellow Horse is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8, 2013, and will face the maximum penalty upon conviction of 10 years’ imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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