I have heard that I am supposed to get served but if they do not contact me am I going to get in trouble for not going to court?
2007-03-21 08:35:23 · 10 answers · asked by Lexy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Nope...if they can't find you, they can't serve you. Subpoenas must be served either by hand (in person) or, in some states, by certified mail.
2007-03-21 08:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. But you have what is known as an "Outstanding Warrant." And if you were pulled for a traffic ticket, they would arrest you for that unanswered warrant. Best to call the District Attorney's office and ask directly what warrant has been issued and for what charge, and turn your self in.
Really, if you want the court's leniency, it's better to cooperate. They will eventually catch up with you,and you may not have control over how that goes down. Like,if you'd been out partying, ? Or? some other good reason not to want to go to jail for the night. Plus, that'll cost you. magistrate might see your voluntary stepping forward as assurance you WILL show up in court and not charge you bond release money. Stranger things have happened. What did you do wrong?
If it's serious...call your attorney before turning your self in, okay? good luck.
2007-03-21 16:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get into trouble for intentionally avoiding the subpoena, especially if you have actual knowledge of it.
Like anything else you can get away with breaking the law, until you get caught.
2007-03-21 15:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A subpoena has to be served on you personally - or if your state allows it, left with an adult member of your family.
2007-03-21 15:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The wheels of justice grind slowly but exceedingly fine. Ignore this at your own risk. Jails are full of people like you awaiting trial, sentencing, or term process. People also exist who specialize in returning reader to the judicial system and
not all are empowered peace officers.
2007-03-24 16:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states, they will serve it to your employer. My Human Resources director was the one who got it and had to contact me.
2007-03-21 15:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by GoGoGleason 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My lawyer told me that they have to PHYSICALLY give you the subpeona
He said " if they see you through the door and you won't answer the door and they can not physically hand you the subpeona, you have not been served, ergo, you don't have to apear
I live in Illinois
check your state before listening to me
2007-03-21 15:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In India, they are called summons, which they can inform through local newspapers, if physically, could not be delivered.
2007-03-22 10:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, they will find you. I guarantee they already know all your "places" including those places where you might "hide" to avoid being served.
These people didn't just fall off the turnip truck, you know. They are WAAAYYY smarter than you are.
2007-03-21 15:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they can mail it to you or tape it on your door.
2007-03-21 15:39:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋