What to do if I gave a statement to law enforcement under duress and they filed charges against my boyfriend and want to subpoena me?
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What to do if I gave a statement to law enforcement under duress and they filed charges against my boyfriend and want to subpoena me?
He’s facing assault charges, domestic violence, kid napping, and another one. But I gave my statement under duress. Should I let them find me to subpoena me and tell them that’s not really what happened? Or should I avoid being subpoenaed cause it would help his case? I want charges dropped but its going to trial. How can I help my boyfriend?
Asked on February 7, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The problem that you have is that you made a report to law enforcment about an alleged criminal wrong that you now claim is not true based upon duress. You have not stated what duress that you were under when the statement to law enforcement was made.
The best way to try and assist your boyfriend based upon what you have written is to consult with your boyfriend's presumed criminal defense attorney about his arrest. If you are served with a subpoena to attend the trial you are writing about, then you are required to appear at the time, date and location stated in the subpoena.
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