Navajo Nation v. Tso

OPINION

This case concerns an appeal of a criminal conviction of abuse of office and sentence requiring forfeiture of office upon conviction. We have thoroughly reviewed the record and heard oral arguments. We affirm the Shiprock District Court’s decision.

I

After the arrest of his sister, Anita Garcia (Garcia), and his niece, Floydina Had-ley (Hadley), on allegations that they committed the crimes of burglary and theft, Judge Roy Tso, Jr. (Tso) called Ruby Be-nally (Benally), a local prosecutor, at approximately 11:30 p.m., on June 23, 2013. Tso identified himself and explained that he wanted…