The paper says something like that i have to pay fine or i may be arrested. is it true??
2006-06-10 08:53:49 · 23 answers · asked by blahblahblah 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
you could have a bench warrant placed for your arrest, I would show up if I was you, you know you don't have to incriminate yourself though don't you? just be truthful, answer what they ask and you should be fine, if you don't know, say so.
2006-06-10 08:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is true - depending on the type of case you can be arrested and fined - and the fines can be substantial because they alloted you time and they have to pay the court fees and the judge and everyone else for the time you were supposed to be there - a lot of judges especially if they are having a bad day will give you a fine and a days in jail for wasting the courts time & money!! oh and they dont say you will go to jail next week - they lock you up immediatly - no time to call your boss & get off work - you just go
2006-06-10 16:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you are not "selected" as a witness you are given a supena to appear, you will be held in contempt of court and fined.
Plus who ever you were to be the witness for may loose thier case and could perhaps have a civil case against you.
2006-06-10 17:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably go to jail for contempt of court. Have fun. The paper says you must show that means you were served and advised.
Best advise show up or get to know Bubba real well.
2006-06-10 15:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by ecleeze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very true. If you do not appear, you will suffer the consequences, whether they are a fine or imprisonment - that kind of depends on the severity of the trial in the first place. Somewhat similar to failure to appear as a juror as shown in the attached link.
2006-06-10 15:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by weirina85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Contempt Of Court? and pay fine.
2006-06-10 15:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep Yep!! U will have a fine 2 pay but if u r just being a witness why not go.
2006-06-10 21:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by nicole_252006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they summon you, yes you do have to go to court. They can fine you and hold you in contempt. Screwed up country, I know, that's why unless the case itself is important to you, don't get involved!
2006-06-10 15:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by ♪♫jessy♫♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failure to appear will result in contempt of court, and yes, you can be jailed and fined for it.
2006-06-10 15:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by not4u2c_yet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be aressted if you violate a sophena (i think thats how its spelled) which is court order to show up and testify, but you can plead the 5th ammendment while in court saying that you refuse to testify
2006-06-10 15:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by frederickpuddles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋