Questions answered by Patrick Michael Coughlin

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Got a speeding ticket while driving myself to the hospital can I fight the ticket?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

The necessity defense- or the defense that you HAD to break the law to either protect yourself from serious harm, or protect another, is one of the...

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Got a DUI April 2012. Blood limit .11. - 5 years prob & suspended license. Got 2nd DUI (.08) May of this year.

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

Your case has many aspects to it, all of which need to be addressed competently by an experienced attorney. Some things to factor in to your...

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Will I be convicted with a violation of probation for not enrolling in dui program or paying fines if i do them prior to court

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

As mentioned by other attorneys, judges will seldom punish people for failing to pay fees- we try to avoid the concept of "debtor's prison" in our...

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What does it mean to be charged with three counts of first-degree assault and one count of armed criminal action

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

As other attorneys mentioned, the charges you refer to may be EXTREMELY serious. If he is not in custody already, have him speak to an attorney...

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I NEED LAWYER HAVE FEW THOUSAND DOLORS AN CAN MAKE PAYMENTS NEED ONE ASAP THAT WILL DO THERE JOB

Patrick's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

I agree with other posters that you should not put out details regarding your brother's case. Also, here's my two scents with regard to appointed...

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I was arrested and charged with a DUI. Can I get this dismissed/reduced?

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

I agree with the other answers- time is of the essence. You need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Many, such as myself, offer...

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I was charged with petty theft, the store gave me a fine but i also got a tiket from the police,am i obligated to pay the fine?

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

I agree with my colleagues with respect to the civil aspect of your matter- you may face collections actions if you fail to pay Macy's. ...

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I'M BEING CHARGED WITH DUI WITH GBI MULTIPLE VICTIMS IN CA.

Patrick's answer | Answered on May 23, 2012

As other posters noted, if you don't have one already, you NEED to have an attorney represent you for the criminal matter first. If you cannot...

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I am being charged with 11350(a)hs what can i do

Patrick's answer | Answered on April 10, 2012

I would agree with the other attorneys that have posted and recommend seeking a diversion pursuant to PC 1000. However, understand that the charge...

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Will this be on my record?

Patrick's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

There is an important distinction to be made and it has been touched upon by several of the answers. Since it appears you completed a...

Patrick Michael Coughlin's Answers (39)

Got a speeding ticket while driving myself to the hospital can I fight the ticket?

Got a DUI April 2012. Blood limit .11. - 5 years prob & suspended license. Got 2nd DUI (.08) May of this year.

Will I be convicted with a violation of probation for not enrolling in dui program or paying fines if i do them prior to court

What does it mean to be charged with three counts of first-degree assault and one count of armed criminal action

I NEED LAWYER HAVE FEW THOUSAND DOLORS AN CAN MAKE PAYMENTS NEED ONE ASAP THAT WILL DO THERE JOB

I was arrested and charged with a DUI. Can I get this dismissed/reduced?

I was charged with petty theft, the store gave me a fine but i also got a tiket from the police,am i obligated to pay the fine?

I'M BEING CHARGED WITH DUI WITH GBI MULTIPLE VICTIMS IN CA.

I am being charged with 11350(a)hs what can i do

Will this be on my record?