i am confused...i have been aproached by homicide and they said that they would sapena me in Aug/07. i have not herd from him since do you think he really will? and waht does this mean for me? i should not be in this postition, pls help, i really believe this is bogus! do u think this is y i have gotten beat up by police 10 months ago?
2007-07-05 11:49:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
sorry spelling: homicide detective wants to make me talk in court!
2007-07-05 12:00:33 · update #1
If your appearance is required in court, you will receive a subpoena. Ignoring this order will subject you to arrest.
2007-07-05 12:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To subpoena someone,an order from a judge to appear in court is issued.They are issued all of the time and you better obey it.You are not required to give any testimony once you are there however.Keep in mind,that how you answer or do not answer can get you in a lot of trouble:or out of trouble.
A subpoena is a small thing,an indictment from a grand jury is a big thing.
If you choose to not answer the subpoena,a bench warrant will be issued.
Answer the thing and tell the truth or say nothing--but answer it.
2007-07-05 19:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Den 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you be subpoena'd to go to court....it may be a bit later this year but you will get one if the case goes to trial. Answer it, or you could get yourself into trouble. Take the stand and just tell the truth, its that easy. I am sure if the person murdered was someone you cared about you would want the witnesses to tell the truth. Its our Civic Duty. Its not as bad as you think and they will go over everything with you before you go to court.
2007-07-05 19:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by chalupas_and_beer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are subpeaned to appear to court you have to go, but you have to get a notification by mail or by an court officer. If you don't show up then the judge can put a warrant for your arrest.
2007-07-05 19:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sarita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
supena means that you will have to testify in court..and if you dont go they can hold you in contempt of court which means they can put you in jail until you are ready to talk / answer any questions they have....if you got beat up by police then you need to make a report to your local offices....or e mail to your state government.
2007-07-05 19:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by $martA$$.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know something about a homicide, you will be subpoenaed to testify or answer questions under oath.
2007-07-05 18:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are involved in an investigation chances are that you will be called in to court are you pressing charges on you,re abuser
2007-07-05 18:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by CINDYLOU 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋