State of Washington v. Pink — PL280 in Washington State

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

From the opinion by the Washington Court of Appeals:

We hold that, because he did not commit any traffic violations involving the operation of a motor vehicle, the State lacked the jurisdiction necessary to prosecute Pink, an enrolled tribal member, for allegedly unlawfully possessing a firearm in violation of RCW 9.41.040 on SR 109 within the Quinault Tribe lands.