if I am subpoenaed as a witness/victim for family violence but do not wish to go, what can happen to me if I do not show?
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if I am subpoenaed as a witness/victim for family violence but do not wish to go, what can happen to me if I do not show?
If I do not show, the case may be dropped, which I would prefer.
Asked on June 26, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Russ Pietryga / Pietryga Law Office
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Most of the time the prosecutor will mail the subpoena. In most states, this is not proper. In order for a subpoena to be lawful it has to be served properly. Check the local court rules to ensure the subpoean has been proberly served.
That said, your subpoena will usually tell you the potential penalties that you could face by ignoring it. Of course, the prosecutor may just dismiss the case and you will never here about it again.
However, you do face the potential penalties if you ignore a lawful subpoena. Lawful subpoena is the question.
Hope this helps
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