by cooneylaw | May 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A DUI charge in Spokane usually triggers a First Appearance court hearing the next business day. At this hearing the judge will read your rights and the consequences of a DUI conviction, which may include jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, ignition interlock...
by cooneylaw | May 16, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle riders who are in collisions, like the one recently in Spokane Valley, often suffer more serious injuries than those in passenger vehicles. Folks riding in cars and trucks are protected by a metal shell that helps absorb the forces of a collision. This lack...
by cooneylaw | May 2, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident
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 commit to...
by cooneylaw | Apr 25, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Car accidents involving Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists are a serious problem in Spokane and throughout Washington State. Drivers are required to purchase automobile liability insurance by law, with only a handful of exceptions. However, the most recent data from...
by cooneylaw | Apr 11, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle collisions increase every spring as the weather in Spokane warms up. Both children and adults are getting outside for an evening stroll and riding their bikes around neighborhoods and parks. Many drivers at this time of year are still in a...
by cooneylaw | Apr 4, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In 2022 there were an estimated 46,000 highway fatalities and many of those were a result of distracted driving. As our lives become busier and personal technology devices become more powerful, it’s up to each and every...
by cooneylaw | Mar 28, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A DUI charge in Spokane will most likely lead to two separate cases: a criminal case in court and a separate Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative case. These are two completely independent cases. You can win one and lose the other. The court case usually...
by cooneylaw | Mar 21, 2023 | 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 | Mar 7, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI’s in Washington State are misdemeanors and have a 7 year look back to determine offense level. Offense levels dictate the mandatory minimum penalties if you’re actually convicted of a DUI or the related charge of Physical Control. A new DUI arrest will most...
by cooneylaw | Feb 21, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents
Fatal auto accidents jumped more than 20% in Washington State for the first nine months of 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is preliminary data and additional research is needed to explain exactly why this jump occurred. On the surface, this 2022...
