Friday, 25 April 2014

I was subpoenaed for a homicide case as a witness what can I do if I don't want to testify and if I don't could I be incarcerated

Question

I was subpoenaed for a homicide case as a witness what can I do if I don't want to testify and if I don't could I be incarcerated



Answer

If you are subpoenaed, and do not show up, the court can have you arrested and brought to testify in custody. If you are afraid of testifying due to retaliation, I strongly advise you to speak to the DA to see what protections can be offered to you. Not going is a bad idea.



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