Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes v. Conko

OPINION

FORD, Justice.

Factual Background

This case arises from a two car accident in Ronan in November of 1996. Defendant William Conko Camel (“Conko”) was allegedly driving eastbound on Terrace Lake Road.1 The road was icy. His car went into the westbound lane and hit another car head-on. The driver of the westbound car, Sandy Drollman, was badly hurt. Her four minor passengers were also injured.

Conko was cited by tribal police, and later formally charged by the tribal prosecutor, for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (“DUI”); driving while his license was…