Questions answered by Patrick Michael Lewis

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Will i go to jail on a 10 year old theft warrant?

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

I can not say for certain what will happen but you likely have a good motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute in a timely fashion. Talk it over...

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How many continuances can I get with a traffic ticket?

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

It is entirely up to the judge. Most judges will work with you for a while. Do not miss court.

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I was served a search on oct. 31st and have not been before a judge. I called the courts and there is nothing filed yet.

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

Possession of paraphernalia and felon in possession of firearm are not domestic violence cases. The general statute of limitations in Kansas is...

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I haven't pd my fines n 10 yrs Went 2 collections. Can I get license back in kanas since been so long & fine wnt 2 collections?

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

Kansas may have a hold if you still have a pending ticket or owe fines or court costs. You may also have to pay a reinstatement fee. Call the...

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How can a warrant be issued if a person was not sought committing a crime

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

This may or may not be a federal question. It is only a federal crime if it is charged in federal court. Most crimes are charged in state...

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I was shown a court order for my DNA, but they refused to tell me why or what it is for. Do I have a right to know?

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 02, 2019

The fact that they did not tell the inmate why the DNA sample was wanted does not surprise me. It is probably for an investigation about another...

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I’ve previously had diversions for dui in 1996 and domestic battery in 2008 can I get a diversion for crystal meth possession?

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 01, 2019

The Johnson County District Attorney's policy on diversion says that a prior misdemeanor within 5 years or felony within 10 makes a person...

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Adding "facts" without evidence?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 31, 2019

An officer does not have to write down every thing he sees or does in order for him to testify about it. He does not have to testify about...

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Is a completed diversion in KS considered a prior for subsequent sentencing? Previously charged with marijuana and dui.

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 31, 2019

A diversion completed for marijuana is not considered a conviction for subsequent cases. A diversion completed for DUI IS considered a prior...

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Do Kansas expungements get reported to FBI database for removal?

Patrick's answer | Answered on January 31, 2019

Yes, it is forwarded to the FBI, but I do not think they care very much. Additionally federal law says that a Kansas expungement is not an...

Patrick Michael Lewis's Answers (5007)

Will i go to jail on a 10 year old theft warrant?

How many continuances can I get with a traffic ticket?

I was served a search on oct. 31st and have not been before a judge. I called the courts and there is nothing filed yet.

I haven't pd my fines n 10 yrs Went 2 collections. Can I get license back in kanas since been so long & fine wnt 2 collections?

How can a warrant be issued if a person was not sought committing a crime

I was shown a court order for my DNA, but they refused to tell me why or what it is for. Do I have a right to know?

I’ve previously had diversions for dui in 1996 and domestic battery in 2008 can I get a diversion for crystal meth possession?

Adding "facts" without evidence?

Is a completed diversion in KS considered a prior for subsequent sentencing? Previously charged with marijuana and dui.

Do Kansas expungements get reported to FBI database for removal?