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Understanding the DUI Sentencing Grid
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...
Minimizing Injuries from a Motorcycle Accident
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...
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
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...
Protect Yourself from Uninsured Drivers
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...
How Can a DUI Lawyer Help Me?
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...
Reducing Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions
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...
Have you been offered a Severance Agreement?
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...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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...
Nondisclosure Agreement Laws Are Evolving
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...
Are Baby DUI’s and Adult DUI’s the Same?
Baby DUI refers to the criminal charge of Driver Under Twenty-one Consuming Alcohol or Marijuana. This is a different charge from an adult DUI and the consequences can be different, too. Those facing a Baby DUI still have to fight two separate cases: a court case and...