What Are DUI Mandatory Minimums?

All adult DUI convictions, including non-felony misdemeanor convictions, in Washington State carry mandatory minimum penalties. These mandatory minimums come from the legislature and generally can be found in the Revised Code of Washington 46.61.5055. When the...

Your traumatic brain injury can be life-changing

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your life could radically change in ways you never thought were possible. Much, of course, depends on the extent and severity of the TBI. But even minor concussions can have quite an adverse impact on your life. This is...

Dealing with divorce as an entrepreneur

The divorce process can be extremely difficult for some people, such as those who are dealing with other stressful matters in their personal and professional lives. For example, entrepreneurs who have recently started a business or plan to launch their business soon...

Pushing the Limits: Alcohol and Marijuana DUI’s

Washington State DUI laws have a legal limit for alcohol .08. Over the last 100 years there has been a lot of research linking alcohol consumption to physical and mental impairment. Did you know a few years ago Washington State DUI laws added a legal limit for...

Detailing exceptions to at-will employment

Most working professionals in Spokane likely feel secure that as long as they fulfill the basic expectations of their employment, their employers cannot fire them. Yet that assumption may seem contrary to the philosophy of at-will employment (which the state of...

How will the custody of my kids be determined?

As a parent who is going through divorce, a couple of your biggest concerns may be who your child will live with and how often you will be able to see your child. In many states a child custody award will determine where a child lives. However, in Washington, a...