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Can you testify in superior court if not subpoena'd?
No, not unless you are subpoeana'd by one side or the other. A person can voluntarily testify without being subpoenaed as long as one party or another calls the person as a witness. Expert witnesses are hired to testify in court; therefore they also testify without being subpoenaed.
What happens if the arresting officer in a a dui case is not a cop any more?
Even as a civilian, he is still subject to subpoena by the court and will testify under oath as to what the circumstances were when he WAS an officer. Remember it is NOT the officer who is prosecuting you - it is the STATE that is prosecuting you. In this instance the ex-officer is simply a witness testifying on behalf of the state.
You and your fiance are charged with a criminal case that you are going to trial for can the state of Maine make us testify against one another?
Yes, only legally married spouses are protected from being forced to testify against one another.
Can a minor get a ticket for minor in possession when no alcohol was present?
You could have drank it somewhere , like another state, gone into another state and been charged with and MIP in the second state for having the alcohol in your system.
Is it legal for a minor to be arrested for DUI on opinion of the officer only?
Yes. The officer's judgment is paramount, and adults are arrested this way also. If, in the officer's judgment, you are too impaired to operate a vehicle, and he can testify in court to your specific actions (or lack thereof) that is all that is necessary.
What is a name for a Kirk officer?
another name for kirk officer is Beadle.
What is another name for a law officer?
name of usa law officer
Can married testify against each other in drug court?
In some states, married spouses cannot be forced to testify against one another, HOWEVER - they are not forbidden from doing so if they voluntarily wish to do so.
Do you get paid to testify?
If you are a qualified expert hired to testify yes. Otherwise no. It is your civic duty to testify if summoned.
What does it mean to have someone testify for or against you?
If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
What is a peace officer?
A peace officer is another term for police officer. A police officer is someone who is paid to protect and serve the people.
If you get wubpoenaed to testify and the person is your daughters father do you have to answer questions?
If your relationship with one another doesn't fall under the legally protected status of "husband and wife" (including common-law marriage) then, yes, you can be compelled to testify against him.
