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If I don't show up to testify, what will happen?

Asked on May 23rd, 2016 on Criminal Law - Washington
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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.
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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

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