State v. Stasso

Defendant Lasso Stasso, a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Indian Tribes, was convicted in justice court, Thompson Falls, Montana, of a violation of the game laws of Montana. The specific charge was killing a deer out of season. This conviction was appealed to the district court and was set aside and the charges dismissed. The state appeals.

The trial de novo in the district court was held January 27, 1975. These facts were stipulated by the parties:

1. Defendant, Lasso Stasso, is a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead…