I have been subpoena to go to court to testify against my boyfriend over a dispute we had. Since then we have been together. what should i do?
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I have been subpoena to go to court to testify against my boyfriend over a dispute we had. Since then we have been together. what should i do?
Asked on June 13, 2009 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area. You are obligated to comply with the Subpoena. Even though you have made up since the time of the dispute, the state can force you to come to court and testify. I would talk to the state's atty and see if he will drop the case based on your explanation that there are no problems anymore and this was an isolated incident. Just make sure you do not simply not show up at court as the judge can order you arrested and brought to court.
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