Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Subpoena Criminal/Summary Case

Why would you be subpoenaed to be a witness for commonwealth when you are also a defendant in the came case? This is a for a noise citation.


Asked on 10/15/01, 8:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Marvin Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C.

Re: Subpoena Criminal/Summary Case

We don't know what's in the prosecutor's mind, but my guess would be to assure your attendance. Defendants often don't show up.

However, as a defendant (assuming it's a criminal and not civil citation) you have a right to refuse to testify and you should definitely be represented by an attorney to advise you what to do.

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Answered on 11/26/01, 11:18 am


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