by cooneylaw | Feb 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Washington State DUI law sets the legal limit for alcohol at .08 if you’re 21 or older. There is talk in Olympia about lowering this limit. Setting a legal limit implies drivers can legally drive with some amount of alcohol in their body, but it can be confusing....
by cooneylaw | Feb 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI arrests end with a breath test, not a blood draw. There are, however, a couple different ways a DUI can lead to a blood draw. If law enforcement believes a driver is impaired by something other than alcohol, then they might request a blood draw. Sometimes...
by cooneylaw | Feb 4, 2025 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
Auto accidents are jarring and our minds often need a moment to process the shock of what happened. Once the mental fog has cleared, the first step is to check if you or anyone else has been injured. If necessary, then immediately call 911. Next, evaluate whether...
by cooneylaw | Jan 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
During a DUI investigation, drivers are often asked to submit to a roadside Preliminary Breath Test (PBT). The PBT is a handheld device that tests your breath alcohol content (BAC). Sometimes these are called Portable Breath Tests. Under Washington State law PBT...
by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2025 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Dying without a Will, or dying intestate, can trigger unnecessary stress for your family. Many people think dying without a will turns the probate process into a free for all. However, if you die without a Will, Washington State law kicks in and applies a formula to...
by cooneylaw | Jan 14, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most people arrested for DUI in Spokane County will be asked to perform a Breath Alcohol Content test (BAC). This test measures the amount of alcohol transferred from your blood to the air in your lungs. There are two main BAC tests in Washington State: a roadside...
by cooneylaw | Jan 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most folks accused of DUI in Spokane have a 7-day deadline to try to save their driver license through a Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) case. This DOL case is separate from court. You can win the DOL case, but still lose in the courtroom and vice...
by cooneylaw | Dec 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Roadside DUI tests are voluntary in Washington State. Whether it’s your first time being pulled over or you’ve tried these tests before, most folks are better off refusing them. These tests can be difficult to perform correctly under perfect environmental conditions....
by cooneylaw | Dec 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most years DUI arrests jump up during the holiday season in Spokane. Many people take time off from work around the holidays. This can lead to an extra drink when they’re out for dinner or with friends at a local bar. Other folks might to travel to where they grew up...
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2024 | Employment Law, Sexual Harassment
People often think of sexual harassment as conduct inside the workplace during business hours. The reality is that sexual harassment can happen anytime, including business trips and after-work gatherings, including holiday parties. Generally, an employer is...
