Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

sepinas

if i am served a sepina and i don't go to court will they issue a warrant? and if they do how long are the sentences usually?


Asked on 4/08/08, 1:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Piper

Re: sepinas

If you have been properly served a subpoena, you must obey it. Failure to do so is contempt of court. In theory, the judge can hold someone in jail until they appear and testify. Some cases have people staying in jail for 2-3 years.

An attorney may be able to advise you on this issue. Therefore, you should hire an attorney to explore what options you have.

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Answered on 4/08/08, 2:28 pm


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