and i know that i shouldnt have done anything, so please dont say, "dont do drugs so you dont have to worry about it" because i messed up and i did, but now im worried that ill get tested.
2006-06-24 15:00:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Drug Testing isn't done on witnesses in court cases. The court can't arbitrarily order you to undergo drug testing unless there is a warrent issued by a judge to demand you be tested. There is no plausible reason why a judge would issue such a writ unless you were actually a suspect in a crime and the results of the test would be a crucial peace of evidence for the state. As a mere witness, you have nothing to fear.
2006-06-24 15:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by kinsey_ad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen anything in the rules of civil procedure which would permit such a thing
however, as one person suggested, you could be asked about drug use; if you are, it's going to be a part of the case record ... now as far as I know there are not a whole lot of people other than lawyers in the case who read trial transcripts but 'ya never know ... if this is a real concern, you might ask a lawyer for some advice on the matter ... maybe you can get a protective order of some sort ... have your testimony sealed, redacted .... dunno for sure
some of us are lawyers here .... but to be honest, this is not the place to get legal advice ...
2006-06-24 17:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by LizTalks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the plantiff then yes, but seeing how you are not. You are okay. It is against the law for them to even ask for it. They would have to have a reason and a court order(warrant).
2006-06-24 15:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by m_ousley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one gets drug tested for court.
2006-06-24 15:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of testing a witness but you may be questioned about it. Don't commit perjury!
2006-06-24 15:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the defense wants to do it to make your testimony invalid to create doubt.
2006-06-24 15:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-24 15:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
2006-06-24 15:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by SweetPiper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋