I have been served a subponea, well I didn't get it, it was left on the door at my place of employment. My court time is at 9:30 next week and I am wondering how long will I have to sit in the court room with them. Do I just testify then leave or do I stay the entire time? I am very scared to go, I keep having wierd feelings, I don't want to go but I know I have too. Any advice would help!
2007-07-17 07:13:43 · 8 answers · asked by carebear2luv 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If someone tape records you and takes it in the court without your knowing or apparoval can they get in trouble?
2007-07-17 07:18:33 · update #1
The only reason I got a subpoena was sharing useful information to someone about their family member
2007-07-17 07:23:28 · update #2
♥ I'm 19 and was served a subpoena in April for a May trial... a drunk driver hit my family, so we all got a subpoena. We had to be there by 8:00 and we left about noon. I believe once you are done testifying you have to stay in case you are put back on the stand. Dont worry, you will be fine!
Good Luck!
2007-07-17 07:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, find the courtroom and go in. Sit down. If you want, you can ask the people who subpoenaed you when you are going to be called.
When the trial starts, you'll most likely be asked to leave so you don't hear anyone else's testimony. So go sit in the hallway. If you are not asked to leave, you can remain in your seat, or you can go into the hallway if you want. Whichever makes you more comfortable.
You might have to wait a while before testifying, so bring a book or something else to do. Someone will come get you when it's time for you to go back in.
And RELAX. You are just a witness. The attorneys and the judge will take care of everything and tell you what to do. Just answer questions. If the question is long of confusing, just say you don't understand. If you don't know or don't remember, say that.
Good luck, but you won't need it. It's not that big a deal.
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It depends on which state you are in, but if you contradict yourself from what was said on the tape, the tape probably will get played in court.
2007-07-17 07:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does depend where on the witness list you fall, or if they even feel like they need you at all. It is entirely possible and can happen, for you to show up, and never be called to testify.
As for recording you, too many variables in that question, to vague to have a complete answer.
In some states, (Texas for example), I can record my personal phone line and conversations on it, and don't have to tell the other person, recording a public conversation falls under different rules. Again, too many variables.
2007-07-17 07:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you fall on the list. There will probably be several cases going on at once so you'll have to sit through all of them. In most cases, once you are done you can leave for the day but it all depends on what you have been suponead for/
2007-07-17 07:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by jellybean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is there to be scared of? I assume you are a witness, so just tell the truth and let it go, but I would go ahead and take the whole day off work...
2007-07-17 07:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by hunnygril 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the court clerk or the judge for more information.
2007-07-17 07:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Keith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you testify and are cross-examined, you should be free to go.
2007-07-17 07:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just remember, your not the one on trial so you have nothing to worry about.
2007-07-17 07:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋