Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
what is a subpoena n what happens if i dnt go to testify
Asked on 6/06/11, 9:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
A subpeona is a court order compelling a person to appear at a specific location to testify or give evidence. If a person fails to comply with a subpeona they could be found to be in contempt of court. The penalties for contempt could include jail time.
Answered on 6/06/11, 10:46 am
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