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I don't believe you have much choice. If you are not the defendant, married to the defendant, or legally insane and a danger to your self and others, you have to testify. If you refuse, you can be held in 'Contempt of Court', and will go to jail.
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Why do the prosecutors want Zinzi and Bolden to testify?
The prosecutors want Zinzi and Bolden to testify because they may have important information or evidence relevant to the case. Their testimony could help establish the facts of the case, corroborate other witness statements, or provide insights that are crucial for the prosecution's argument.
Do you legally have to testify as a witness in a civil tort case?
In most cases, a witness can be legally compelled to testify in a civil tort case through a subpoena. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in legal consequences. However, there are some circumstances where a witness may have a valid legal reason to refuse to testify, such as invoking the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
Can you be forced to testify if you sign an affidavit for a friend's appeal?
Typically, you can be required to testify. If you sign an affidavit, it means that you have evidence regarding the case, and therefore could be served with a subpoena and made to testify. However, even if you don't sign the affidavit, but it is believed you have such evidence, you could be subpoenaed. Unless you have some issue of privilege or have a 5th amendment problem, failing to testify could put you in contempt of court. However, new evidence is not heard on appeal, so neither testimony nor affidavits are considered at that juncture, and this is therefore moot.
What is it called when a person is called to court to give evidence?
It is called being subpoenaed to court to testify as a witness.
How do you put the word witness in a sentence?
The witness was called to testify in court about what they had seen.
When was - I want to - Testify created?
- I Wanna - Testify was created in 1967.
Even if you do get a supoena and show up to court you still have the right to say no you dont want to testify?
The court may take this as contempt.
Did grandpa from the Mississippi Trials 1955 want him to testify?
No, Grandpa did not want the protagonist to testify in the trial because he feared for the safety of his family and the potential backlash from the white community. He believed that staying quiet was the best way to protect themselves.
Why do the prosecutors want sal zinzi and wendell bolden to testify in monster?
I don't know that is why am asking you
What if the father is late on paying child support and still want pay it?
you go to court and testify
What do we call the court order which forces for the accused to appear and testify in court weather they want to or not?
A subpoena.
Your neighbors are in a custody hearing. They want you to testify. They are dangerous with guns you have children and do not want to testify you have medical issues Can a doctor write you a med excuse?
Ask your doctor. If you have issues with stress then testifying could make them worse. If one doctor does not, then perhaps a different doctor will.
Why does a defendant not have to testify?
WHAT court case does he not want to testify in - his own? He has that right if he wishes to exercise it. If you are referring to some other case in which he may not want to testify - the court has the power to compel his attendance and be called as a witness. If he takes the stand and refuses to answer questions or testify, the jury can then draw their own conclusion from his refusal, and use that, or not, in their deliberations.
Why bystanders don't like to tell their story?
They don't want to have their lives disrupted by having to testify in court.
What do we call the court order forces witness for the accused to appear and testify in court whether they want to or not?
A summons.
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
