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What is a Medical Power of Attorney?
Estate planning usually begins with discussing your plans with your family and loved ones. Maybe someone you know has become gravely ill or recently passed away bringing these issues to the forefront. The discussions might range from your medical wishes if you aren’t...
Do I Need a Living Will?
A comprehensive estate plan includes several legal documents that clearly lay out your wishes, including a Health Care Directive. This document, also referred to as a Living Will or Advanced Directive, clearly states your wishes regarding the use of certain...
Can you get a DUI on a Lime Scooter?
The short answer is no, you can’t get a DUI in Spokane on a Lime Scooter. This doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to drink too much and hop on an electric scooter. You could injure yourself by running into a curb or you could strike a pedestrian crossing the street. You...
When To Blow On The PBT
The Preliminary Breath Test or Portable Breath Test (PBT) is a handheld device that tests your breath alcohol content (BAC) at the roadside. Under Washington State law the PBT results aren’t accurate enough to be used against you in a DUI trial. However, they can be...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment by those in positions of authority has been in the news a lot more the last few years. Some cases involve political figures, sports figures and even those outside the public eye. The collective voices of the people speaking out against sexual...
How much does a First DUI cost?
Being arrested for DUI is expensive. There are too many variables to pin down an exact cost for all DUI’s, but most folks will spend around $8,000 over several years when you add up all the expenses related to a first offense DUI. The DUI costs can start racking up...
Are Cars Biased Against Women?
Women tend to have more severe bodily injuries in auto accidents than men and it does appear to be related to the types of automobiles women most commonly drive. A recent study reviewed nearly 20 years of motor vehicle accident data. It found that women’s higher...
When is a DUI a Felony?
Most DUI charges in Washington State are not felonies, but rather gross misdemeanors. There are three general classifications of criminal charges under Washington State law: Simple Misdemeanor, Gross Misdemeanor and Felony. Gross misdemeanors, which covers most DUI’s,...
What are the penalties for a First DUI?
DUI convictions have a wide range of penalties. Everyone accused of a DUI is at risk of: Jail time, Fines, fees and court costs, Loss of driver license, Installing the ignition interlock device, Paying high automobile insurance rates, Attendance at a DUI Victim’s...
How a DUI can lead to the Ignition Interlock Device
The Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a breath test machine that attaches to the steering column of your car. It requires you to provide a breath sample that is free from alcohol before you can start your car and it will beep at you periodically requiring a sample in...