What will most likely happen to me if I am told to testify against but do not show?
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What will most likely happen to me if I am told to testify against but do not show?
My boyfriend and I got into an argument and the cops were involved. They are trying to charge him with 2nd degree robbery.
Asked on February 14, 2014 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you have been served with a subpoena to appear in court and you don't show up, you will be charged with failure to appear and the judge will probably issue a bench warrant for your arrest.
If you were merely told by the cops or someone else to testify and you were not served with a subpoena, then NO bench warrant will be issued for your arrest if you don't show up.
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