What should I do if I have been subpoenaed but the court datehas been pushed back 3 times and now I’m getting ready to deploy?
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What should I do if I have been subpoenaed but the court datehas been pushed back 3 times and now I’m getting ready to deploy?
I was subpoenaed by a police officer regarding the night of the incident. Her charges are: Theft By Taking, DUI, Driving With A Suspended or Restraint Licsence and Property Damage. Her bond was $10,000. The court date has been pushed back repeayedly because she was unable to retain a lawyer. Now my unit has come down orders and is ordered to deploy in about 6 weeks. What should or can I do?
Asked on November 21, 2011 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have been subpoenaed several times for trial but the trial date has been pushed back several times and you are ready to deploy for military duty, you need to call the attorney who subpoenaed you about the deployment issue and follow up the conversation with a written letter advising that you have military orders that presumably take precedence under federal law.
I would also contact your commanding officer about the subpoena to see what can be done on the military end to relieve you from the state subpoena. If you have access to a military attorney, I suggest that you consult with him or her about your situation.
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