Can I get in trouble for not showing up in court to testify agaist my own husband? =(
2007-04-13 10:09:57 · 15 answers · asked by * lovemykids * 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This was a DV case, I was the victim. He's gettting counceling but I don't want to testify at all bc this might end his Military career.
2007-04-13 10:24:04 · update #1
US Army, Washington State
2007-04-13 10:36:14 · update #2
In most jurisdictions you can get into trouble for not showing up. Once there they cannot force you to testify against your LAWFUL spouse. More details would be helpful as to if you should testify or not.
2007-04-13 10:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by Victor B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are subpoenaed to testify and you don't show up, that's contempt of court and a warrant for your arrest will be issued. You'd be much better going and using your spousal privilege not to testify against your husband. The government cannot force a spouse to testify against the other. But remember, if you do that, you cannot testify FOR him either.
2007-04-13 10:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what Country and Military you are talking about. In the USA a spouse cannot be forced to testify against their spouse. They can voluntarily testify.
I am not sure where you are so for me to speak with any authority for a Country other than the USA would be irresponsible of me.
2007-04-13 10:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spouses are protected from testifying against each other, it's called spousal privilege I think ~ it's similar to the fact that your shrink couldn't testify against you; it's privileged information.
Drop the charges and evoke your spousal privilege.
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2016-05-19 17:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be consrued as failure to appear, which they can issue a bench-warrant for your arrest. Besides, if you don't show up it may look like you lied about what happened.
Even if you have legitamate reasons and concerns, a defense attorney would pounce on that opportunity.
2007-04-13 11:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were subpoenaed, and didn't show up, you would be in violation of a court order, or obstruction of justice. It all depends on the case, and what the judge wants to do. It may just be dismissed.
2007-04-13 10:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the court had summoned you and if you had failed to appear, a warrant of arrest may be issued against you.please do attend the court, and depose in the manner you like !!. No one can compel you to depose against any one, more so your husband !!
2007-04-13 10:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by V.T.Venkataram 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to testify against your husband. You must, however, show up if you were subpoenaed.
2007-04-13 10:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you've been supenaed yes you'll get in trouble. I think there might be a warrant for your arrest.
2007-04-13 10:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by choch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋