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...
by cooneylaw | Nov 1, 2019 | Bodily Injury
Some of the most serious injuries that motorcyclists can suffer are broken bones. There are precautions that cyclists can take to reduce their risk of getting seriously hurt though. Motorcyclists who engage in impact exercises and lift weights generally have stronger...
by cooneylaw | Oct 29, 2019 | DUI
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is dangerous and the tough laws in Washington State haven’t eliminated them. There may be new technology on the horizon to help make our roadways safer. Currently, the government does not require installation of anti-DUI devices...
by cooneylaw | Oct 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
On July 28, 2019, the New Hope Act altered the laws in Washington State that allow people convicted of crimes to vacate those convictions. Details on this new law and the actual text can be found here. So what does this act change? If you have been convicted of a...
