Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: subpoenaed

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Attorneys sometimes have to subpoena a witness who has become uncooperative and what is termed "hostile". Obviously, the State Attorney believes that your daughter's testimony is crucial to their case. I suggest that you speak with the State Attorney and see how this might be handled to alleviate the concerns you have for your daughter. If this does not result in a compromise, then you might have to hire and attorney to try and protect your interests and those of your daughter.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.