do i have to go to court if i'm the victim in a case that the state pursude for domestic violence?
2007-07-30 09:43:16 · 5 answers · asked by ♥♪ Zee ☆♫ 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Technically, no. Not necessarily.
As the victim, the prosecution, or your own attorney can stand for you, as far as the basic process of law is concerned.
Of course, if somebody wants you to testify, you still have to appear. or be in contempt of court and risk ruining the case against your aggressor
In anycase, you had better put the question to a competent attorney, as rules may not be quite the same depending on where this is taking place.
2007-07-30 10:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are subject to fines and possible jail if you don't.
If there is some overwhelming reason you don't think you can be a witness (necessary medical treatments for one example), contact the person prosecuting the case (should be on the subpoena) and explain the situation. They sometimes can make arrangements for a deposition instead or some other remedy with the lawyers on the other side.
2007-07-30 16:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Astrapulvis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you received a Summons, you have to appear.
2007-07-30 16:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-30 16:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Blue October 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you recieved a letter in the mail saying that you have to be there then you HAVE to be there
2007-07-30 16:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Lynette Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋