by cooneylaw | Apr 11, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle collisions increase every spring as the weather in Spokane warms up. Both children and adults are getting outside for an evening stroll and riding their bikes around neighborhoods and parks. Many drivers at this time of year are still in a...
by cooneylaw | Apr 4, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In 2022 there were an estimated 46,000 highway fatalities and many of those were a result of distracted driving. As our lives become busier and personal technology devices become more powerful, it’s up to each and every...
by cooneylaw | Mar 28, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A DUI charge in Spokane will most likely lead to two separate cases: a criminal case in court and a separate Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative case. These are two completely independent cases. You can win one and lose the other. The court case usually...
by cooneylaw | Mar 21, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
An experienced DUI attorney can help someone facing a criminal charge in countless ways. From explaining early deadlines to mapping out trial strategy, a DUI attorney will relieve the fear of the unknown and help you focus on family and work during this stressful...
by cooneylaw | Mar 7, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI’s in Washington State are misdemeanors and have a 7 year look back to determine offense level. Offense levels dictate the mandatory minimum penalties if you’re actually convicted of a DUI or the related charge of Physical Control. A new DUI arrest will most...
by cooneylaw | Feb 21, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
Fatal auto accidents jumped more than 20% in Washington State for the first nine months of 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is preliminary data and additional research is needed to explain exactly why this jump occurred. On the surface, this 2022...
by cooneylaw | Feb 7, 2023 | Employment Law, Severance Agreement
Severance agreements and severance packages are sometimes offered when an employee is leaving their job, like some of the pending layoffs in the tech industry. A severance agreement is a contract which outlines both the employee and employer’s rights and...
by cooneylaw | Jan 24, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Washington State DUI laws set the legal limit for alcohol at .08 if you’re 21 years of age, but there’s talk about lowering this limit. Setting any legal limit creates layers of confusion about what’s lawful and what’s safe. Limits imply drivers can legally drive with...
by cooneylaw | Jan 17, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
Auto accidents are jarring events and even when we aren’t physically injured, our minds often need a moment to process what just happened. If you’re involved in a collision, the first step is to see if you or anyone else has been injured and immediately call 911 if...
by cooneylaw | Jan 3, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Historically, there have been more DUI arrests in Spokane during the holiday season. Many people take time off from work around the holidays and might have an extra drink when they’re out for dinner or while watching their favorite sports team at the bar. Others might...
