Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

subpoena to testify

I was issued a supeona to be a witness in a DV case in April/May, the court date was set for july 21st, last week the judge in the case told the DA that they needed to resupeona all witnesses, the date has not changed, I have not received a new supeona and I really don't want to go to court as a witness.....the DA's office tells me I will be issued a warrent if I don't show, what can I do?


Asked on 7/17/08, 10:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: subpoena to testify

Well, if you have been legally subpoenaed, then you must appear. If you have not been, then you do not need to. I would discuss the exact situation with a lawyer that represents you and not one of the litigants to find out your exact situation.

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Answered on 7/18/08, 2:34 pm


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