Do I need a lawyer if I am under a subpoena to appear as a witness in a murder case?
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Do I need a lawyer if I am under a subpoena to appear as a witness in a murder case?
I am being called to the stand to testify with information that can possibly lead to an answer in a murder case. I preferably do not want to be involved but its too late now.
Asked on July 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You may want to confer with an attorney. There are really two key things for you to understand:
1) lying is perjury and you can go to jail and be fined;
2) If an answer to any question might incriminate yourself, then you have a right under the 5th amendment not to answer. You would state, "I have to invoke my 5th amendment with regard to that question."
Best of luck.
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