Questions answered by Patrick Michael Lewis

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If you have a second DUI, can you buy a shotgun and not be in violation of probation

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

They don't have to read the rules to you. If you sign the paper you are presumed to have read them. You should have a copy of your probation...

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Can I be charged with something before lab test results come in?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

You need to discuss the case fully with your lawyer. Yes, charges can be filed before a lab result is available. My experience is that this is...

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Does a charge and/or conviction of domestic battery guarantee being re-incarcerated? This person Is on parole in Kansas, JO CO

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

He definately needs a criminal defense lawyer to help him. He should speak with one who practices in the involved courthouses regularly. Within...

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Will I ever get a court summons? (Juvenile)

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Your mother should check with the court and the district attorney's office to see what is going on. It seems a little odd that you were given a...

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If someone was caught with trafficking amounts of drugs and says you sold it to them, is that enough to get a wiretap?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Perhaps, it would require a full review of the facts and the situation to determine if the wire tap can be successfully challenged. You need the...

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I was stopped for a DUI and I told the cops I didn't want to take the field soberity test, but they gave it to me any way.

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Perhaps, but it is a very fact intensive question. You will need an attorney's help. Contact a lawyer who handles these cases regularly. The...

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If my Dl is revoked is there any way I can get it back?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You need to find out the current status of your license. The Kansas Department of Revenue has a page on its web site where you can check your...

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I was the lone witness to a domestic violence assault in a parking lot. Can I remain anonymous and still testify in court?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

No, you cannot testify anonymously. I understand your concern and you should speak with the prosecutor but you will not be allowed to testify...

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Caught with marijuana and paraphernalia, but let go to talk to an investigator.

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Working as a snitch is a very dicey proposition. Yes, there can be retaliation, although it is infrequent. A more common problem is that you do...

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What should I expect for my 3rd battery charge?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

It depends on many factors. Were any of these domestic batteries? What are the particular facts and defenses of this case? What are the attitude...

Patrick Michael Lewis's Answers (5007)

If you have a second DUI, can you buy a shotgun and not be in violation of probation

Can I be charged with something before lab test results come in?

Does a charge and/or conviction of domestic battery guarantee being re-incarcerated? This person Is on parole in Kansas, JO CO

Will I ever get a court summons? (Juvenile)

If someone was caught with trafficking amounts of drugs and says you sold it to them, is that enough to get a wiretap?

I was stopped for a DUI and I told the cops I didn't want to take the field soberity test, but they gave it to me any way.

If my Dl is revoked is there any way I can get it back?

I was the lone witness to a domestic violence assault in a parking lot. Can I remain anonymous and still testify in court?

Caught with marijuana and paraphernalia, but let go to talk to an investigator.

What should I expect for my 3rd battery charge?