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What is going to happen if I did not show up to testify in court for an assault case?
Asked on Sep 20th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was intoxicated and got into many fights that night and ended up calling the cops on someone for assault who didn't do anything. I can't make it to the court date, I am out of state. What will happen if I did not testify?
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The defendant will win the case, but a warrant will probably be issued for you.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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If you were give a subpoena while you were in CA you must appear or a witness warrant could be issued for you.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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You may have an arrest warrant if you were subpoenaed by the DA. OR, the case could have simply been dismissed without you there. Contact the court clerks office to find out.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Contact the prosecutor ASAP.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
The Court has issued a Bunch Warrant for your arrest and set a bail. Check online with your case and see what happened.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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The person will be convicted. The police will be allowed to testify as to what you said. You will then be responsible for sending an innocent man to prison. But you just cannot make it to the court date. Too bad for the defendant who didn't do anything, eh? If the defendant pleads to something he didn't do, he might get probation, but you never know. Prison depends upon the seriousness of this offense and that depends upon what you said, as well as his prior record.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Contempt of court which involves jail or a fine or both.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
They can issue a warrant for your arrest. Talk to the prosecutor about your availability and feelings concerning the matter.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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Hopefully the charges were dismissed. If the complaining witness does not show up at trial and no other witnesses are available, the charges should be dismissed. The DA will likely ask for a continuance and the judge may grant it, but the odds are better that the charges will be dismissed.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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If you have been subpoenaed it is possible that you will be held in contempt and a bench warrant issued. IF you were not, nothing.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 3:55 PM