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Does someone under 18 have to give a witness statement to the police if they dont want too?
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No one can be compelled to give a statement to the police, regardless of age. You can be subpoenaed (ordered to appear in court or some other location) to give a statement under oath at a deposition or before a grand jury. If you refuse to respond to the subpoena, you can be held in contempt of court.
Added: . . . or if a material witness to a serious offense and refusing to cooperate, risk being charged with 'Obstruction of Justice.'
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoYes, if a juvenile is a material witness in a case, they enjoy no special privileges to withhold evidence just because of their age.
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Is it illegal to lie to a cop while giving a statement?
Yes. When you give a statement to the police, you make that statement under penalty of perjury. If you lie, you can go to prison for perjury.
How long does it take for a deposition?
A deposition is the taking of an oral statement of a witness under oath, before trial. It is used to find out what the witness knows and and preserving the witness' testimony. It can last anywhere between 15 minutes up to a couple weeks.
What do you call a person in the witness stand?
Generally speaking, a witness. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the prosecution in a criminal case. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the plaintiff in a civil case. If they are testifying in behalf of someone they would rather be testifying against, they are called a "hostile witness." NOTE: This question would be better to have been asked under the Legal or Law category so I will move it there.
What is the definition of testimony?
1. Law . the statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court.2. evidence in support of a fact or statement; proof.3. open declaration or profession, as of faith.
What is making false statement to public servant?
Essentially, lying to a police or federal officer, or a judge, or lying under oath.
Why are witnesses detained at the police station?
Witnesses may be detained at the police station for various reasons. It could be to collect their statements, gather additional information, or ensure their safety during an ongoing investigation. Detaining witnesses allows law enforcement officials to effectively conduct their inquiries and prevent interference or potential harm to the witness.
Can a witness be punished for changing statement continuously?
No, you cannot.Only against the cops, you can change the statements before the Magistrate if you can prove that your statements recorded were under threat and torture by the police.Added: You can if you wish to. However, depending on whose behalf you are testifying, either the prosecution or the defense will use your changed statements to impeach your veracity thus throwing doubt on your entire testimony.
Is giving a false statement as a witness a criminal offense?
Yes you can be charged with obstruction of justice. If the false statements are given in court or under oath, you could also be charged with perjury.
Can you go to court and retract your statement?
WHAT KIND OF statement do you wish to retract? If it was a written witness statement given to law enforcement - you can still be compelled to appear and testify as to why you originally gave it, and why you are now withdrawing it. If you gave a verbal statement from the stand and were (presumably) under oath, you will be subject to intense cross-examination as to your reasons for doing so.
Should you write a police statement if being accused of assault?
Under the situation, you probably won't be required to actually write any statements. The officer will take your statement and possibly ask you to sign it. That's all.
Can you sue a lawyer and her client for opening your bank statement and presenting it in court under a judge I have a police report your bank statement has all of your personal info?
to my knowledge you can sue for ANY damages, the question is a bit confusing
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