If I’m charged with a crime, would I get subpoenaed or arrested?
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If I’m charged with a crime, would I get subpoenaed or arrested?
As a sub teacher, I am charged with pushing a student. The police said if they pursue this, he will issue me a subpoena. Is that the same as being arrested? If I get a subpoena, will I go to court and immediately have a trial?
Asked on April 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are charged with a crime it is after you are arrested not subpeonaed. I would speak with a criminal defense attorney on this matter as soon as you can. People are subpeonaed to testify in cases and even before grand juries but I really do not understand what happened her. And you could lose your license to teach if charged so I would look in to protecting yourself asap. Good luck.
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