My cousin has a restraining order and asked me to write an affidavit to help him out with a particular situation. If I do this, will I have to appear in court as a witness? Or will the affidavit letter be the only thing needed?
2006-08-10 10:03:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You may or you may not - depending mostly on if the case goes to trial. Be sure absolutely sure EVERYTHING in the Affidavit is true before you sign the document. If you are called to testify, then you want to make sure you can tell the truth. FYI ask for a copy of the document you sign.
2006-08-10 10:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by vbrink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always the possiblity that your affidavit will not be enough. However, every state is different in there Restraining Order laws. If it is simple to get the TRO then you probably will not have to do anything else.
2006-08-10 10:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not, however, if the case goes to court, you can be called in as a witness by either side. I would say, whatever happened, I would tell the truth as fully as possible. They cannot get you for purgery unless you swear an oath to it, but if you do they can.
2006-08-10 10:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The possibility of you having to appear in court is there.
2006-08-10 10:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend call and ask the courts
2006-08-10 10:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if the court has any further questions for you. Make it detailed enough that he won't need your testimony and you should be ok.
2006-08-10 10:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if the Judge or Magristate orders it.
2006-08-10 10:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by yoyo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋