Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
if you are a witness for an attempted murder/murder case and dont show up to court what is going to happen?
Asked on 4/27/11, 6:27 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
If you received a subpoena and don't show, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest, and police will come to your home and arrest you.
Answered on 4/27/11, 6:34 pm
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
There is no legal obligation to provide information to the police or prosecutor. The only issues are if you actively lie or cover for somebody you know committed a felony or if you are properly subpoenaed and fail to show to court.
A proper subpoena is one they hand to you or that you acknowledge getting. If you are properly served, but don't show up, the party that subpoenaed you can ask for a warrant for your noncompliance.
Answered on 4/27/11, 9:37 pm
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