I have recieved a notice for a subpoena and I don't live where that left the notice. I have called and called

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the number and they don't know any thing about it. So I called the the courts office to see when my court date was but I don't know what it is for. I know now who it is for. I had already told the cops 2 years ago what happened and now they can't use this statement and I have to go to court. I don't want to testify because it I think it will threaten my life what can I do???

Ok, I have not been officially subpoenaed. As of now, I have only been told I have a subpoena waiting for me. I have not actually received a subpoena to my body from an individual authorized to issue me one.

Answer 1

In the first place - a subpoena needs to be served on you to insure you received it - BUT ... now you called the courts and cops, the creator and everybody - you got no leg to stand on to say you did not receive it.

It either has to be delivered by someone in person or by Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Courier and/or etc. to be valid - but; like I said - you admitted fully that you got it.

So where and what to do now???

Personally - in my life - to remember details of things that occured 2 years ago or more ... forget it - I been through my mind so many times that the whole situation changed complete circles ... My Cajun friend is now black half the time - my black friends come out to be mexican and my indian friends are wearing feathers and chasing buffalo ...

If I was told I had to testify - I would do so - but; would make it perfectly clear that I have nothing to testify about - because I barely remember writing the Affidavit and I certainly don't remember truthfully every aspect that had occured so long ago.

On every point that they would want to use as a point to convict - I would tell them that I am uncertain due to the time that passed and all the stress and strain that went on in my life since then ... I would be opening myself up to Aggravated Perjuries ... and what is worst - if I helped convict someone and it turned out to be an honest mistake made by me due to the time passing - I could never forgive myself and why should two be convicted over something that is an honest mistake?

If need be - you tell them that you just cannot remember enough to tell them - they have your affidavit - that should be enough ... two years ago you could have told them almost word for word what was in your affidavit - but; it was their fault to not have given the guy a speedy trial and things have gotten jumbled up in your mind.

Tell them they did not serve you properly - as well ... and tell them unless you are properly served - you are going to ignore it - BUT; PUT IT IN WRITING AND SEND IT TO THEM ...

Hope this helps and I hope you remain well ...

Peace;

Aintmyfault
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Answer 2

that does not make any sense if you gave a statement two years ago it shouldn't matter how long ago it was it is a matter of record and that does not make sense for them to say they can not use it .
If your subpoena to court you do not have much of a choice but to go to court because if you do not you will be in contempt of court and a arrest warrant will be issued for your arrest your caught between a rock and a hard place my friend.
But that statement saying they can not use it because it been two years really bugs me people have given statements more than two years and when the court case came up it was still considered admissible so I don't understand why yours isn't.

Answer 3

You are legally obligated to answer the subpoena. Please be aware that you can be imprisoned if you don't show up OR if you show up and refuse to testify. If you have the subpoena with you, call the attorney listed on the subpoena and tell them it is URGENT. Do not take "no" for an answer. Insist on speaking with the attorney immediately. If you can't get through, go see your own attorney ASAP. DO NOT WAIT.

Answer 4

If you get subpoena you have to go to court on the date of the subpoena.

Real life is so unfair.

You can refuse to testify on the grounds that you believe your life will be in danger if you testify. Then the judge will put you in jail for contempt of court. That is better than being killed.

You can ask for protection ... depending on the seriousness of the crime the person you have to testify against, they may be willing to provide you with witness protection, but this is pretty rare.

What will probably happen is if you are at risk of being killed, they might kill you before you can testify.

So quick as a bunny, get police protection until the trial. so you don't get killed. Then cross your fingers that the accused is put away, so they can only get you killed by some friend of theirs.

Answer 5

You must go to court before they issue a warrant for your arrest.