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...
by cooneylaw | Jun 23, 2019 | Bodily Injury
When people are preparing for a surgical procedure in Washington, they often take into consideration the suggestions of their health care provider for behaviors they can implement to prepare for a successful surgery. However, this kind of attention should also be...
by cooneylaw | Jun 14, 2019 | DUI
DUI cases often start as a normal traffic stop for speeding or some other traffic violation. When these stops occur it is important to understand your rights and the consequences of performing or refusing roadside DUI tests. More often than not in Washington State...
by cooneylaw | Jun 8, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce may be necessary in a number of circumstances, such as someone who is in an abusive marriage. Some people are married to a spouse who is very aggressive and always angry, and this may result in abusive behavior that even threatens the safety of their spouse....
by cooneylaw | May 31, 2019 | DUI
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...
by cooneylaw | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by cooneylaw | May 24, 2019 | Family Law
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...
by cooneylaw | May 21, 2019 | DUI
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...
by cooneylaw | May 20, 2019 | Employment Law
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...
by cooneylaw | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
