I do not wish to be the state's witness. Will i be in trouble if i don't show?
2007-03-30 04:17:26 · 8 answers · asked by Brandi22 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I just had this same problem a month ago (I was the victim in a domestic violence/family violence/battery trial) and I was trying to get out of it as it was my daughter's father and I did not think we should go to trial and fight each other. Anyway, I asked the prosecutor to give him a diversion and that's what happened. If that doesn't work, you can ask to be put "on call" and they will call you one hour before you have to show, if you even have to. 90% of simple misdemeanor trials are given a diversion or a plea bargain. Otherwise, you have to go. Good luck. BTW I'm in Georgia.
2007-03-30 13:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by busy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends upon your state laws. Most of the time, a subpoena or summons has to be left either with you, or at your last and usual place of abode. One should also be sent in the mail, if not hand delivered personally to you. If you do not respond, most likely, you will have a Sheriff or Constable, come for you. This would be on a warrant issued by the court. You would then have to show cause as to why you didn't report as ordered.
2007-03-30 04:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generaly if you do not show up for a subpoena an aresst warrant is put out for you. Also, a subpoena by mail still requires you to show...
When you are served with a subpoena you can do one of tho things. You can comply with it and show in court, but if you have objection you may go to the proper court and apply for permission to vacate the subpoena. This usually requires an attorney.
and remember if you chose to ignore the subpoena then you run the risk of being held in contempt of court, even if the subpoena was not signed by a judge.
2007-03-30 04:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a criminal charge. that's a site visitors violation. maximum jurisdictions require a court docket visual attraction for the extra intense site visitors violations alongside with dashing 30mph over the shrink, dashing in a college zone, and so on. do no longer attempt to conquer the cost ticket. attempt to plea all the way down to a lesser offense alongside with 20mph over the shrink. that would not sound like a lot even nevertheless it is going to help.
2016-11-24 23:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will
2007-03-30 04:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not? That means you have to be in court no? Don't screw around be there or call your lawyer and see if you have to be there.
2007-03-30 04:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by vgigaijin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you could be jailed.
2007-03-30 11:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,
2007-03-30 04:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by ((surimi)) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋