State v. Martin

Timothy J. Martin appeals from a judgment and sentence for violating RCW 9A.56.070, the taking a motor vehicle without permission statute. Martin, who took a motorboat without the owner's permission, contends that the statute does not apply to his acts. We reverse and dismiss.

*276Martin argues that he was improperly charged and the charges against him must be dismissed, because a motorboat is not a motor vehicle within the meaning of RCW 9A.56.070.1 The State essentially responds that because a motorboat is a vehicle with a motor, it is a motor vehicle for purposes of the statute. We disagree.

The…