I was a first responder to a vehicular homicide and the jury trial date has been set. I am a college student living a couple of hours away without a car. Can I provide a deposition so I do not have to be present. I also play college football and the date conflicts with game schedule. I want to cooperate but the court date couldn't come at a worse time. Do I have any options??
2007-08-28 16:32:06 · 2 answers · asked by DEVILINME 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you are testifying for the prosecution in a criminal trial, you must appear if your testimony is going to be used against the defendant-- that's part of the 6th Amendment guarantees for the right of cross-examination.
You can ask the prosecution to provide you with travel costs.
2007-08-28 16:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU think it's inconvenient---what about the dead guy? Don't you want to make sure the facts are as straight as they can be?
2007-08-28 23:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋