by cooneylaw | Jan 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Proving liability for a motor vehicle collision can be quite difficult, especially because most people don’t like to admit they were at fault. The guilty party may lie and try to cover up what they did to contribute to the accident. However, there are certain...
by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2020 | DUI
A blood draw can happen during a DUI arrest in a couple different circumstances. If a law enforcement officer believes a driver is impaired by drugs rather than alcohol, then the officer may look to draw blood. Another common scenario is when someone under arrest for...
by cooneylaw | Jan 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Facing discrimination can be disheartening and frustrating. Sometimes you know something’s wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it. Tens of thousands of people may feel the same way every year, and there are a few common causes that rise to the top. The U.S. Equal...
by cooneylaw | Dec 13, 2019 | Auto Accidents
When you’re on any highway, you’ll notice that there are normally guardrails. Some opponents of these devices argue that they can make crashes worse, but they have a real job to do, too. Guardrails are there to keep vehicles on the road, to prevent them...
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2019 | DUI
DUI and other misdemeanor criminal charges in Washington State will go through several phases before resolution. Each case is different, but in most Spokane DUI cases the Pre-Trial phase will last for three to five months and the court hearings will occur in monthly...
by cooneylaw | Nov 28, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Some safety analysts argue that there are two types of drivers that are the most dangerous ones out on the road; teens and the elderly. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that older drivers are more apt to become...
by cooneylaw | Nov 26, 2019 | DUI
There’s a close relative to DUI in Washington State called Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence. Someone arrested for Physical Control will face many of the same penalties as one accused of a DUI. One can be arrested for Physical Control...
by cooneylaw | Nov 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In Washington, much like many other states in the country, it’s only possible for an individual to purchase a firearm through a licensed dealer. Any prospective buyer must successfully pass a background check before being allowed to buy a gun. All retailers must...
by cooneylaw | Nov 12, 2019 | DUI
When facing a DUI in Washington State there are a couple different points when the ignition interlock device (IID) could be required: at the first court appearance, after a Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative action and after the court case is resolved. The...
by cooneylaw | Nov 11, 2019 | DUI
We all know impaired driving is illegal in Washington, regardless of the cause of the impairment. The state’s laws cover illegal and legal drugs, medications and alcohol. All drivers should understand these laws so they can avoid facing criminal DUI charges. The...
