by cooneylaw | Jun 4, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A DUI arrest in Spokane usually triggers a First Appearance court hearing the next business day. At this initial hearing the judge will read your rights and the consequences of a DUI conviction, which may include jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, ignition...
by cooneylaw | May 28, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
The Washington State DUI Sentencing Grid details the mandatory minimum penalties for misdemeanor convictions. There is a different sentencing structure for felony DUI’s, which are relatively rare. The misdemeanor grid is split into columns by “prior offenses” and rows...
by cooneylaw | May 14, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury
Motorcycle riders often suffer more serious injuries from collisions than those in passenger vehicles. The recent accident just south of Spokane is one example of how severe these bodily injuries can be. Cars and trucks protect their occupants by absorbing most of the...
by cooneylaw | May 7, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle safety is particularly important as winter turns to spring and riding season fires up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in a collision than those in passenger vehicles. Let’s elevate...
by cooneylaw | Apr 30, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accidents, Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists are a serious problem in Spokane and throughout Washington State. Recent data from the Insurance Information Institute found that Washington State had one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers with more than 1 in 5 drivers...
by cooneylaw | Apr 23, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
An experienced DUI attorney can guide you through the legal process and minimize the damage of the criminal charge. From explaining early deadlines to mapping out trial strategy, a DUI attorney relieves the fear of the unknown and helps you focus on family during this...
by cooneylaw | Apr 16, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle collisions increase every spring as our Spokane weather warms up. Children are out riding bicycles and families take an evening stroll around their neighborhood. Many drivers are still in a “winter mindset” and aren’t used to looking for folks...
by cooneylaw | Apr 9, 2024 | Employment Law
Severance Agreements are sometimes offered when an employee is leaving their job. These are contracts outlining the employee and employer’s rights and responsibilities at the end of an employment relationship. They will state the severance pay the employee will...
by cooneylaw | Apr 2, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accidents
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. There were about 800 traffic fatalities in 2023 in Washington State and too many were the result of distracted driving. Modern technology has given us amazing tools, like built–in touch screens and cell phones. All these...
by cooneylaw | Mar 26, 2024 | Employment Law, Severance Agreement
By 2022 Nondisclosure Agreements and Non-disparagement Agreements had become common tools in many Washington State employment settings. A Nondisclosure Agreement is a contract, usually between an employer and an employee. They typically require certain information to...
