by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2020 | DUI
A blood draw can happen during a DUI arrest in a couple different circumstances. If a law enforcement officer believes a driver is impaired by drugs rather than alcohol, then the officer may look to draw blood. Another common scenario is when someone under arrest for...
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2019 | DUI
DUI and other misdemeanor criminal charges in Washington State will go through several phases before resolution. Each case is different, but in most Spokane DUI cases the Pre-Trial phase will last for three to five months and the court hearings will occur in monthly...
by cooneylaw | Nov 26, 2019 | DUI
There’s a close relative to DUI in Washington State called Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence. Someone arrested for Physical Control will face many of the same penalties as one accused of a DUI. One can be arrested for Physical Control...
by cooneylaw | Nov 12, 2019 | DUI
When facing a DUI in Washington State there are a couple different points when the ignition interlock device (IID) could be required: at the first court appearance, after a Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative action and after the court case is resolved. The...
by cooneylaw | Nov 11, 2019 | DUI
We all know impaired driving is illegal in Washington, regardless of the cause of the impairment. The state’s laws cover illegal and legal drugs, medications and alcohol. All drivers should understand these laws so they can avoid facing criminal DUI charges. The...
by cooneylaw | Oct 29, 2019 | DUI
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is dangerous and the tough laws in Washington State haven’t eliminated them. There may be new technology on the horizon to help make our roadways safer. Currently, the government does not require installation of anti-DUI devices...
by cooneylaw | Oct 1, 2019 | DUI
When someone is facing a DUI or other criminal charge they often ask how to minimize the publicity about their case or how to keep their case out of the paper. Generally, there are two points where a criminal case could be in the news: at the beginning when the events...
by cooneylaw | Sep 17, 2019 | DUI
Getting a DUI can lead to many emotions like regret and disappointment. It can also be a confusing time trying to figure out simple things like where the courthouse is located or whether your license is valid. If you are charged with a DUI, then an experienced...
by cooneylaw | Jul 16, 2019 | DUI
When someone is charged with a DUI in Washington State a Deferred Prosecution is one of several potential resolutions. After a complete investigation of the evidence and after negotiations with the prosecuting attorney your attorney should present all options for...
by cooneylaw | Jul 2, 2019 | DUI
The Washington State Courts’ DUI Sentencing Grid details the mandatory minimum penalties for misdemeanor DUI convictions. The sentencing grid attempts to simplify the penalties found in RCW 46.61.5055. The grid is split into columns by number of prior offenses...
