Sonkin v. State

¶ 38. Because the majority’s opinion is plainly inconsistent with both the extradition clause of the United States Constitution, U.S. Const, art. IV, § 2, cl. 2, and our precedent, I respectfully dissent.

¶ 39. The Governor of Arkansas requested that the Governor of Mississippi issue a warrant of rendition for Howard Sonkin based on a felony information charging Sonkin with “theft of property.” The request for extradition was supported by proper paperwork, documentation, and certification pursuant to the laws of interstate rendition. Sonkin admitted that he was the individual sought for…