If you mean in the United States, there's an awful lot they CAN do to push you into testifying in a case like that -- assuming you mean that you're being subpoenaed by the District Attorney's Office to testify for the Prosecution. However, if you are being put under pressure to testify FOR the defendant as a witness for the Defense, you will have a far greater chance of refusing to testify.
They can't. Only subpoeana'd witnesses may testify at a trial or hearing.
a fair trial
Are you asking about the word SUBPOENA? Or are you asking about telling a witness to, "take the stand" in order to testify?
We don't know who Tom is because you didn't have the adequate information in the question.
Yes, if the testimony is to rebut or impeach evidence given in the defense case in chief.
To find out if a witness is coming to court to testify against you, you can check court documents related to your case, as they often list witnesses. Additionally, your attorney can obtain this information through pre-trial discovery processes, which involve sharing evidence and witness lists between parties. It's also possible to contact the court clerk or check any notices sent regarding the trial proceedings.
During the trial for the officers involved in the Rodney King beating, Josie Morales was a witness who provided a differing account of the events. However, she was not called to testify by the prosecution. This decision may have impacted the outcome of the trial.
A witness who does not wish to testify in a court action; with the permission of the court, can be treated as a hostile witness which gives the attorney's much more leeway in questioning them. In addition, the judge has the option of holding them in contempt of court and (if it is a criminal trial) the prosecutor can charge them with Obstruction of Justice.
Anyone who is sued is allowed to testify at trial for a calim against him or her.
No, a person on trial for a crime doesn't have to testify if they choose not to do so. In fact, depending on the case, attorneys will often advise their client not to testify.
• The right to a speedy trial! • The right to a public trial! • The right to notified of the nature and circumstances of the alleged crime! • The right to confront a witness who will testify against the accused! • The right to find a witness who will speak in favor of the accused! •The right to a lawyer! •J
The Fifth Amnedent provides the right to not incriminate oneself. What that means is if you are on trial, or a witness testifying at a trial, you are not required to answer any question that would provide evidence that you commited another crime.