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You got hit with a subpoena - theres really no getting out of it. I would try asking them nicely but other than that- they can jail you for refusing.

sorry but if you don’t show its contempt of court and usually involves jail time.
And then you still have to testify anyway.

You don’t want to testify? I don’t think there’s much that can be done, but talk to a lawyer.

There’s heaps that can be done if you dont comply , like everyone has said you need to comply with the subpoena , its no big deal just front up and tell the truth.
If you decide not to comply a bench warrant could be issued for your arrest.
And after all that you will still be required to testify , unless they consider you to be a hostile witness ??

Stay Cool People

I’m curious why would you NOT want to testify… and choose to crawl under a rock instead? Some broke into a home you were staying at, and wreaked havoc… and you would be willing to ignore that? Who’s house was it? What would they think of you if they knew you wanted to ignore the entire situation?

If you check around the web, law info, the state law library at the statehouse, you can find info about having it quashed. Its something you need to do in plenty of time before the court date, but it can be done under certain circumstances. Shortly after I got married to my ex, she recieved one to go as a witness against an ex boyfreind who had abused her years earlier. The case involved one of his current flings who was suing him for abuse and wanted her testimony to back up the charges I guess.
This was extremely painful for her and she didnt want to go to the trial. She had spent years putting him in her past and thought she was finally free of him but then the DA knocked at the door and thrust him back into her life. I had to hold her together thru all of it to the point where I wanted to put the jerk in jail just for making my wife upset again. She was able to get it quashed and didnt have to go to court. He was still convicted, her words were not needed to prove his guilt.
Perhaps the other girl question’d my wifes reasoning for not wanting to appear, but in the end it worked for everyone and only the guilty went to jail.

The charges that you are to testify about are totally unrelated to what Steve above is talking about……That is more of a domestic violence nature.
I have today checked with a few top lawyers in our firm who have all said the same thing. Unless you have a serious medical condition and are unable to attend that court date ,you will be required to supply a medical report from your medical practioner.
Failing that you will have to report as directed , worst case being you could be considered a hostile wittness if you are not agreeable to testify.
The other thing also to consider is speaking to the DA’s office and finding out if you are still required.
Sometimes a defendant may change his plea to guilty…..if thats the case you wont be required.

What if you are served a subpoena but know you won’t be available for the trial? I received one today and it is for a case that is like a month and a half away and I will have moved out of state by then. I have been planning my move for months now and cannot change anything due finances. What can I do then? If possible could someone email me about it? thanks