I am the witness for the prosecution in a DUI case – what happens if I ignore the summons and not go to court?
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I am the witness for the prosecution in a DUI case – what happens if I ignore the summons and not go to court?
Asked on June 3, 2009 under Accident Law, District of Columbia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You will make the prosecuting attorney, and the police, angry at you, and more importantly, you may be arrested for contempt of court. It's not a good idea.
If you want more information, or you want to avoid testifying the right way, by moving to have the summons quashed, you should talk to a criminal defense attorney in your area. One place to find a qualified lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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