QUESTION
Can i be arrested for not responding to a subpoena that i have not recieved yet?
Asked on Nov 19th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Idaho
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I have recently recieved a phone call about a assualt case that i eye witnessed. i have not recieved the subpoena yet. The case is over 200 miles away and i cant afford the drive. so im stuck in a bind. Can i be arrest for not calling the prosecuteing attorney back?
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No, you cant be arrested for not calling the DA back. You can only be arrested by not coming to court when you have received a subpoena. Wait till you get a subpoena then contact a local lawyer. You might want to call the DA back and tell her or him your situation. Perhaps if you are a valuable witness they will pay you to show.
Answered on Nov 19th, 2013 at 10:31 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900