my friend is 21 and he got charged with contributing alcohol to me, im only 17 and I got subpeoned to court, so is it going to be a trial with a jury and the whole works, or just with a judge, his lawyer, me and him
2007-02-05 06:22:21 · 9 answers · asked by lil_dreamer_girl_07 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
probably just in front of the judge since that is a misdemeanor - however if your 21 year old friend keeps saying he is innocent, he and his lawyer can take it in front of a jury. sounds pretty cut and dry though, just be honest with the judge unless you want to be charged with comtempt. and they will charge you if you try to cover for him.
if it is in sessions court it will be the judge, your friend, his lawyer, you, and the district attorney (prosecution) and whoever else is in the audience or waiting for thier hearing.
2007-02-05 06:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the DA. Also you need a good lawyer. They can charge you with several things based on what you testify. Best thing to do is get lawyer, otherwise tell the judge you are afraid of the DA and plead the 5th amendment to all questions.
2007-02-05 14:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several years ago I had friends go through this same process. Chances are you will actually be with your buddy, yours/his lawyer, a judge, the prosecuting attorney, and about fifty people waiting to go through the same thing.
If your friend appeals the decision, pleads innocent, or if you do the same, your next court date will likely be a private meeting between a judge, the lawyers, and you and your friend.
2007-02-05 14:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by smithssl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on whether a trial by jury was waived by him, through his lawyer. He should ask his lawyer if there will be a jury or a judge tried case.
2007-02-05 14:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Itll be a jury trial. These are the boring court cases that you get jury duty for. Who called you as a witness ? The State or him ?
2007-02-05 14:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kamui VII 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you're a juvenile...most likely just you and the judge and any other witnesses.
Contributing to the delinquencies of a minor is a case normally held in District Court.
Best wishes!
2007-02-05 14:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im shur ther will be no trial and no jury it will be u his lawyer him and a lot of other people who have charges to u should be in misdamener court
2007-02-05 14:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by mrstula 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your probably a witness testifying against him,unless in your country its illegall to drink under age.If it's the first hearing then he'll be entering a plea of either guilty, not guilty or no contest.N it will go from there.he might get the electric chair!!!!!
2007-02-05 14:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
he`ll get the whole works
2007-02-05 14:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋