QUESTION
If I don't show up to testify, what will happen?
Asked on May 23rd, 2016 on Criminal Law - Washington
More details to this question:
I'm the victim of a domestic violence police case. I do not want to testify and want the case to be dismissed. I'm getting a subpoena to go to court. The prosecutor is threatening that I will get arrested.
1 ANSWER
Thomas Edward Gates
You can show but refuse to testify. If you do not show, a warrant for your arrest could be issued, but very rare. Just tell the prosecutor you refuse to testify.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2016 at 7:37 AM