Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

testifing in criminal law

i was givien a supeona to testify against my boyfriend of 17 years in a criminal matter do i have to or how can i get out of it


Asked on 3/20/09, 5:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: testifing in criminal law

First off, subpoena must be served on you in person. Otherwise, it is not valid.

Second, even if subpoena is valid, you might have grounds to refuse to testify based on the 5th Amendment. I do not have a clue whether this could even apply to your situation. I recommend you contact a lawyer to explore this possibility during a confidential discussion.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 3/21/09, 2:50 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: testifing in criminal law

You don't have to testify against him. That is, as long as you're willing to sit in jail for contempt.

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Answered on 3/20/09, 5:55 pm


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