by cooneylaw | Dec 29, 2020 | DUI
Just because your blood draw DUI was dismissed by a judge, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear. In the Washington State criminal court system there are two types of dismissals: Dismissal With Prejudice and Dismissal Without Prejudice. Dismissal with prejudice...
by cooneylaw | Dec 15, 2020 | DUI
Most folks arrested for DUI in Washington State will be asked to submit to a breath alcohol content (BAC) test at the police station. The Alcotest 9510 or “Draeger” machine will likely be the machine you’re asked to blow on since it replaced the old Datamaster in...
by cooneylaw | Dec 1, 2020 | DUI
Many initial DUI court appearances in Spokane County are being delayed due to Covid-19. Social distancing restrictions at the Spokane Courthouse have led to limits on the number of cases set on any given day. Historically, someone accused of driving under the...
by cooneylaw | Oct 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense, DUI
There’s a panic moment anytime you’re driving and see emergency lights directly behind you. If you get pulled over and the officer has any hint that you’ve been drinking or consuming drugs, even prescription medications, then there will be a DUI investigation. In...
by cooneylaw | Sep 16, 2020 | DUI
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Spokane or anywhere in Washington State will most likely lead to two separate cases: a criminal DUI charge in court and a completely separate Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative case. These truly are two separate...
by cooneylaw | Jul 14, 2020 | DUI
DUI laws can be tricky when it comes to legal limits for marijuana and alcohol. Washington State law allows folks who are 21 and older to have a small amount of alcohol and/or marijuana in their blood and still legally drive. Obviously, drivers will have a problem if...
by cooneylaw | Jun 30, 2020 | DUI
Drivers arrested for DUI in Spokane, Washington often deal with their vehicle towed from the scene. Law enforcement often call a towing company to come get the vehicle unless the it’s parked in a safe location or unless someone like a friend or family member can...
by cooneylaw | Jun 11, 2020 | DUI
An arrest for DUI in Washington State gives rise to two separate cases: a criminal case in court and a completely separate Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) case. An arrest for DUI leads to both a mandatory court appearance the next business day and a...
by cooneylaw | Jun 2, 2020 | DUI
You can get a DUI in Washington State driving almost anything. Most DUI’s occur when someone drives their car after consuming too much alcohol at a restaurant, bar or an event. Law enforcement often pulls them over for speeding or failing to use a turn signal and now...
by cooneylaw | Apr 14, 2020 | DUI
DUI procedures in Washington State have been altered by COVID-19 and it’s led to some folks making a big mistake! Most DUI arrests lead to two separate cases – one in the courtroom and one with the Department of Licensing (DOL). Court hearings throughout the state,...
