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...
by cooneylaw | Sep 3, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI charges are misdemeanors and not felonies. Gross misdemeanors in Washington State have a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. Felony DUI’s are a Class B crime and have a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine....
by cooneylaw | Aug 6, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Most DUI’s in Washington State are misdemeanors and have a 7 year look back period to determine their offense level. Felony DUI’s have a longer look back and are pretty rare. Offense levels, like first, second or third, are important because they set the mandatory...
by cooneylaw | Jul 9, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
The short answer is no, you can’t get a DUI in Spokane on a Lime Scooter. These scooters don’t meet the legal definition of “motor vehicle” for DUI purposes in Washington State. This doesn’t mean you should hop on an electric scooter after drinking heavily. You could...
by cooneylaw | Jun 25, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
You can get a DUI in Washington State while driving almost any type of vehicle. Most DUI’s occur when someone consumes too much alcohol at a restaurant or social event and tries to drive their car home. Law enforcement often pulls them over for speeding or failure to...
by cooneylaw | Jun 4, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
A DUI arrest in Spokane usually triggers a First Appearance court hearing the next business day. At this initial 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...
by cooneylaw | May 28, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
The Washington State DUI Sentencing Grid details the mandatory minimum penalties for misdemeanor convictions. There is a different sentencing structure for felony DUI’s, which are relatively rare. The misdemeanor grid is split into columns by “prior offenses” and rows...
by cooneylaw | Apr 23, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
An experienced DUI attorney can guide you through the legal process and minimize the damage of the criminal charge. From explaining early deadlines to mapping out trial strategy, a DUI attorney relieves the fear of the unknown and helps you focus on family during this...
by cooneylaw | Mar 12, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Baby DUI refers to the criminal charge of Driver Under Twenty-one Consuming Alcohol or Marijuana. This is a different charge from an adult DUI and the consequences can be different, too. Those facing a Baby DUI still have to fight two separate cases: a court case and...
