Whiteside v. State of Wash.

QUACKENBUSH, District Judge.

Plaintiff, who appears pro se, was charged with the state law “infractions” of “driving with an expired vehicle license” and “no registration in vehicle”. He was also charged with the “traffic offense” of “no valid operator’s license”. The former two carry only a monetary maximum penalty. The latter carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $500.00. A sentence of $100.00 was imposed upon plaintiff in state justice court.

In his Civil Rights Complaint, based upon 42 U.S.C. § 1983, plaintiff alleges he demanded a jury trial when he was arraigned in justice…