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[ichinobond]

If a person who is a Dominican commits a felony crime in the u.s. , and then runs to the D.R. , can the American gov. have that person extradited to the u.s. ? I heard that anyone can do crime and then run to the D.R. and that person can't be touched by the u.s. ? That just does'nt seem right if so .
can the lawyer answer me that ? I'd like to know .

[rellosk]

I'm not sure of the formal agreement between the US and the DR, but generally if the US wants you for a crime, the DR will honor their request. The one exception may be tax evasion.

Here are some old links on the subject:

U S Extradition laws

Extradition Back to USA

extradition

[HOWMAR]

Originally Posted by ichinobond

If a person who is a Dominican commits a felony crime in the u.s. , and then runs to the D.R. , can the American gov. have that person extradited to the u.s. ? I heard that anyone can do crime and then run to the D.R. and that person can't be touched by the u.s. ? That just does'nt seem right if so .
can the lawyer answer me that ? I'd like to know .

You don't need a lawyer for this answer. Just look at the current drug case against a Dominican Army captainl. He certainly is Dominican. U.S.D.E.A. came to the DR, had him arrested and he was extradited to stand trial in NY.
Many past government officials are sweating it out because of their associations with him.

[sunshine_79]

Originally Posted by ichinobond

If a person who is a Dominican commits a felony crime in the u.s. , and then runs to the D.R. , can the American gov. have that person extradited to the u.s. ? I heard that anyone can do crime and then run to the D.R. and that person can't be touched by the u.s. ? That just does'nt seem right if so .
can the lawyer answer me that ? I'd like to know .

It depends on the severity of the crime. Extradition isn't cheap.

The US has an extradition treaty with the DR but ... it was written and signed into law in 1909. Try doing a search for the InterAmerican Convention 410.

[Conchman]

In many cases, they won't even do this for murder unless its high profile and/or a sure winner in court.

[ichinobond]

Originally Posted by Conchman

In many cases, they won't even do this for murder unless its high profile and/or a sure winner in court.

I thank you for your response . It was very much appreciated . Have a great day .

[ichinobond]

Originally Posted by HOWMAR

You don't need a lawyer for this answer. Just look at the current drug case against a Dominican Army captainl. He certainly is Dominican. U.S.D.E.A. came to the DR, had him arrested and he was extradited to stand trial in NY.
Many past government officials are sweating it out because of their associations with him.

I thank you for your response . It was greatly appreciated . Have a great day .

[ichinobond]

Originally Posted by rellosk

I'm not sure of the formal agreement between the US and the DR, but generally if the US wants you for a crime, the DR will honor their request. The one exception may be tax evasion.

Here are some old links on the subject:

U S Extradition laws

Extradition Back to USA

extradition

I thank you for your reply . It was greatly appreciated . Have a great day .