2007-02-26 13:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by cejones345 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the subpoena is because I am being sued by the credit card company. it hasn't been sent yet, but they said it'll be at my door in a month. if I don't show up, how long will I have to stay in jail?
2007-02-26 13:39:38 · update #1
Until you can do a prison break!
2007-02-26 13:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First you have to be served. A subpoena is only good once it is served on you. If you violate the subpoena, you can be charged with violation of a court order. You could alternatively be charged with contempt of court. If you are charge with either, including failure to appear, a warrant can be put out for your arrest and your jail sentence or fine will be set by the judge... Usually the one that signed the subpoena in the first place. A little advice, don't piss off a judge.
2007-02-26 23:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by nightkingdoms3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't be served, you can't be held in contempt, therefore you can't be put in jail. However, you can lose the suit by default.
I sued a County Sheriffs Deputy and because He wouldn't answer the Charges against him, the Judge awarded me a Judgment against Him and placed an attachment against His Tax Refund, a Lien on His House, Car, and Truck. Meaning if and when it's sold, I get my $$$$$$ off the Top!! You cannot file bankruptcy on a Judgment. If, you do get served, and your found in contempt, the Judge can lock you up for as long as it takes or until you comply.
GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!!
2007-02-26 15:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failure to appear is "contemp of court" there is jail time. Could be up to 30 days & a $250. fine here. The judge can even make you pay court cost for the case you hendered by not appearing. Man I would just go! Or cough up a doctors excuse or something like a death in the family!!!
2007-02-26 13:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't you show up and just get it over with? Your not showing up it just going to make things worse and will cost you more money. I would step up to the plate and take responsibility for whatever actions you are being taken to court for.
If you can't pay the bill because of personal issues, set up a payment plan or go and claim bankruptcy.
Good luck!!
2007-02-26 13:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by luv3dbb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Credit card co? Life with hard labor. Chill out, they aren't going to throw you in the can. Call a lawyer. Besides they have to serve a subpoena to you physically
2007-02-26 13:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that it would depend on the severity of the legal issues you are dealing with and the jurisdiction involved.
2007-02-26 13:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by ricardo a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what the supoena was for.
2007-02-26 13:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by Here Kitty Kitty!!! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋