hello. i live in california and my fiance is in jail. the only way they can prosecute him is if i show up in court. i heard of them doing a body attachment and peace officers coming to look for me. but can they come to my job?? i dont want to take part in any of this because its just a misdeminor and i want him home already. can someone please help? thanks.
2007-07-05 05:33:04 · 15 answers · asked by stephnjordan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
oh! and also, im not whining. i just asked a simple question so if your here to act like a smart *** take it somewhere else.
2007-07-05 07:46:44 · update #1
Is it an order to appear (subpoena)? If it is and you do not show up, a Failure to Appear warrant can be issued. Once an FTP warrant is issued, they can pick you up anywhere they find you.
I worked in the judicial system. My specific job was to prepare these types of warrants.
2007-07-05 05:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Diana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay a Witness slip of a Subpoena? A Witness slip you need to contact who ever called you to witness and speak to them if you are wishing not to testify. If this is a domestic dispute case they do not need you there, but can prosecute him either way since its done through the state and not you. If you are the person pressing the charges (depending on the charges) by you rescinding they can dismiss the charges.
But if you have a subpoena issued by the judge. They can/will send the police to arrest you and force you to appear in the court room. At that time you can be held in Contempt for not appearing as ordered. In addition if you choose not to testify and do not have a constitutional or other legal reason for not testifying (5th Amendment) you can again be held in contempt and placed in jail until you decide to testify.
2007-07-05 05:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by vamarine22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't you can go to jail for contempt.
You mentioned he is your fiance. Almost all states, I don't know if Cali has it not grants the privildge not to testify against ones spouse in may situtations. You might want to contact an atty and see if you would have such a privildge and move up the wedding.
2007-07-05 09:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can be subpoenaed if they need to and you will need to show up then or they will come and get you. Sorry I don't follow your logic on how by you possibly delaying the process that he will get home any sooner. Buck up little camper...he did the act and now he has to pay the consequences.
2007-07-05 05:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Hockeyfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have received a subpoena. You are bound to appear in court. The Judge can order a demand that you appear, even sending law enforcement to escort you to court, even at your place of employment.
Just go and get it over with.
2007-07-05 05:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to help your fiance, show up in court. The justice system only works if you do your part.
2007-07-05 05:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can arrest you. And yes they can arrest you at work (it's the police; not a collection agency).
And why they need your testimony to send him to jail?
You can talk to his lawyer to see if their is any legal way for you to help him without you enfding up in jail yourself.
2007-07-05 06:09:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I've heard that they can't force wives to testify against their husbands.....but I don't know about fiances. Talk to a lawyer.
2007-07-05 05:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Humanist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a problem, if they issue a sopena
you have to go, and yes they can come to your job, the da
will classifie you as a hostle witness
2007-07-05 05:38:09 · answer #9 · answered by linda f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree quit whining and do what you need to do. Yes, they can come to where you work and get you. Why let him get off anyway? He needs to take responsibility for his actions.
2007-07-05 05:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by fieryfox59 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋