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 | May 29, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Reckless and dangerous drivers truly have no place on the roads. They make it unsafe for anyone else to be present or to enjoy themselves. Drivers tend to follow the rules, but it only takes one person to make a mistake that results in a serious crash or fatality....
by cooneylaw | May 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Stay-home and shelter-in-place orders can create stress between spouses and domestic partners. Disputes can arise over changing finances, home-schooled children and even interruptions to hobbies and other enjoyable activities. Spokane County already has one of the...
by cooneylaw | May 18, 2020 | Animal Bites
Dog bites can be serious to the point that a victim has catastrophic injuries. While much of the outcome depends on the kind of dog, the size of the animal, the size of the person being attacked and the length of time the attack goes on, it’s important to know that a...
by cooneylaw | May 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Pregnancy is often a time that is both exciting and stressful for the expectant mother. Particularly if this is her first pregnancy, she may not know what to expect or how her body will react to the demands of creating a new life. Some women are able to remain at work...
by cooneylaw | May 13, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Nobody really likes to talk about the future when they’re talking about their own mortality. Odds are good that the people who love you won’t be so keen on having that conversation, either. Just the same, talking about your estate plans with your family is an...
by cooneylaw | May 12, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents increase every year as the weather in Spokane warms up. Automobile drivers just aren’t used to sharing the roads, yet. Adults and children get outside for a stroll and ride their bikes around neighborhoods and parks. This year, during...
by cooneylaw | May 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Lots of people around the country and in Washington State are currently working from home or just driving less and that’s leaving the roads unusually empty with reduced traffic. Apparently, some people can’t resist the temptation to roar through the streets as fast as...
by cooneylaw | Apr 30, 2020 | Employment Law
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) was recently passed to protect employees during a public health emergency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic. The EPSLA expands Paid Sick Leave to include qualifying leave for employees who are subject to quarantine or...
