by cooneylaw | Feb 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Washington State DUI law sets the legal limit for alcohol at .08 if you’re 21 or older. There is talk in Olympia about lowering this limit. Setting a legal limit implies drivers can legally drive with some amount of alcohol in their body, but it can be confusing....
by cooneylaw | Feb 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI arrests end with a breath test, not a blood draw. There are, however, a couple different ways a DUI can lead to a blood draw. If law enforcement believes a driver is impaired by something other than alcohol, then they might request a blood draw. Sometimes...
by cooneylaw | Jan 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
During a DUI investigation, drivers are often asked to submit to a roadside Preliminary Breath Test (PBT). The PBT is a handheld device that tests your breath alcohol content (BAC). Sometimes these are called Portable Breath Tests. Under Washington State law PBT...
by cooneylaw | Jan 14, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most people arrested for DUI in Spokane County will be asked to perform a Breath Alcohol Content test (BAC). This test measures the amount of alcohol transferred from your blood to the air in your lungs. There are two main BAC tests in Washington State: a roadside...
by cooneylaw | Jan 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most folks accused of DUI in Spokane have a 7-day deadline to try to save their driver license through a Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) case. This DOL case is separate from court. You can win the DOL case, but still lose in the courtroom and vice...
by cooneylaw | Dec 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Roadside DUI tests are voluntary in Washington State. Whether it’s your first time being pulled over or you’ve tried these tests before, most folks are better off refusing them. These tests can be difficult to perform correctly under perfect environmental conditions....
by cooneylaw | Dec 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most years DUI arrests jump up during the holiday season in Spokane. Many people take time off from work around the holidays. This can lead to an extra drink when they’re out for dinner or with friends at a local bar. Other folks might to travel to where they grew up...
by cooneylaw | Nov 12, 2024 | 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 | Oct 8, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
DUI laws for adults set the legal limit for alcohol .08 in Washington State. This limit for alcohol is based on nearly 100 years of medical research. Every couple years, including this last legislative session, there’s talk of lowing this limit. The marijuana DUI...
by cooneylaw | Sep 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Folks arrested for DUI in Washington State do not immediately lose their driver’s license. The key word is “immediately.” Most people face a license suspension starting 30 days after their DUI arrest, but doesn’t start right away. There has been confusion about when...
