This incident happened over a year ago & I have absolutely no desire to dredge up the past. It would be most unpleasant & in no way productive to anyone involved. My showing up & answering honestly would most certainly result in a conviction. I just want to forget it all - what would happen to me if I don't show?
2007-02-22 15:23:15 · 13 answers · asked by confused 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A warrant will be issued for your arrest. :(
2007-02-22 15:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by MotherNature 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't show up, you will be held in contempt of court, and a warrant could be issued for your arrest. If your testimony will result in a conviction for a criminal, I fail to see where that is NOT productive, or would you rather this person get away with his/her wrongdoing? What about the victims of this person's crimes, don't they have the right to feel that justice was served?
2007-02-22 15:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are issued a subpoena and don't show up you will be either arrested or held in contempt of court.
A subpoena is a document compelling your appearance in court. If you don't go voluntarily, you will be escorted.
2007-02-22 15:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warrant would be issued for your arrest for Failure to Appear and Contempt of Court.
2007-02-22 21:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Gina C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are right about the warrant and contempt. but, if you don't want a conviction, perhaps calling the prosecutor and letting them know you don't want to go forward would help you accomplish this goal. if they are unresponsive, try to contact the defense attorney and let them know you want to help resolve without a trial or conviction. good luck!
2007-02-22 15:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by jpearl28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be fined for being in contempt of court,
The judge could issue a warrant for you and force you to testify.
And let me see, you have such a disrespect for the law, that you want a criminal to get off because it is not convenient for you. Is that about right ?
2007-02-22 15:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You yourself would be in contempt of court, a warrent issued for your arrest,and you would likely go to jail yourself. If you are a witness to a crime you need to come forward.
2007-02-22 15:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A warrant for your arrest and you will be looking over your should everyday until the matter is taken cared of..????
2007-02-22 15:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either call the prosecutor or start packing a toothbrush anytime you leave the house.
2007-02-22 16:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody will show up with handcuffs to make sure you will.
2007-02-22 16:07:56 · answer #10 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋