Legal question - A subpoena, Canada, and me.

[Dan M]

I called 911 for someone a few months ago and now they want me to come to court to talk about it. Problem is, I have hotel reservations in Canada that day.

What are the consequences of not showing up to something like that? Is there a chance that I can get off the hook and not have to cancel my vacation?

Subpoena issued on the 11th, received in the mail on the 14th. Plans have been set for over a month, hotel reservation for about 2 weeks.

[mike h]

i called 911 a few days ago after i pulled over to help some people in an accident. they didnt pick up because all operators were busy. scary thought...

anyways, why do you have to go to court for something like that??

[Big Tymer]

Originally posted by DrSquirts:
I called 911 for someone a few months ago and now they want me to come to court to talk about it. Problem is, I have hotel reservations in Canada that day.

What are the consequences of not showing up to something like that? Is there a chance that I can get off the hook and not have to cancel my vacation?

Subpoena issued on the 11th, received in the mail on the 14th. Plans have been set for over a month, hotel reservation for about 2 weeks.

just go put it back in the mailbox and dont make sure some other mail gets kept in there........its not a law to actually read your mail.... as far as you knew, you never knew.....turn off your answering machine, dont answer home phone unless your SURE you know its not them... dont answer your door unless you know its not them.... nothing, act like your someone running from the law.....
unless a constable gave it to you in person, then theres no proof you knew, thats WHY they deliver them in person most of the time....

if you have a wife or room mate, have them say that you guys were fighting so you were living with a friend for a month.... so you never got anything....

just my 2cents

[Dan M]

Yeah... little bit late for that, I already left the assistant prosecutor 2 voicemails.

[i_love_my_maro]

For not going to court for somthing like that you could get in trouble, especially since now they know that you received it. Talk to the DA and if you don't think that you testimony is relivant just tell him.

[3.4 slow to go]

Originally posted by DrSquirts:

What are the consequences of not showing up to something like that?
Subpoena issued on the 11th, received in the mail on the 14th.

Originally posted by DrSquirts:
I already left the assistant prosecutor 2 voicemails.

APB and the dude drives a mini-van

[ March 17, 2005, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: 3.4 slow to go ]

[Nicklz]

Ask the DA if you can give a written statement. I'm assuming since the sent you a subpoena, you saw something important. I'd ask about a written statement, if not tell the DA you won't show up, then ask him again for the written statement.

Just being nosiey, what did you see???

[Fbody3400]

Wait, your telling me your scared of the law, when your gonna be out of the country? Just call somebody back here, and if there are cops at your door, just stay up north.

[95fbirdkid]

Originally posted by Fbody3400:
Wait, your telling me your scared of the law, when your gonna be out of the country? Just call somebody back here, and if there are cops at your door, just stay up north.

yeah, thats a good idea :rolleyes: just run away to canada, i'm sure the cops that 'failure to appear' warrent would go away after a few weeks :rolleyes:

[Dan M]

Originally posted by Nicklz:
Ask the DA if you can give a written statement. I'm assuming since the sent you a subpoena, you saw something important. I'd ask about a written statement, if not tell the DA you won't show up, then ask him again for the written statement.

Just being nosiey, what did you see???

I'm really hoping for a written statement. My only concern is that the defense will want to question me.

It was an assault. The guy's a football player and I bet he'll still be playing football next year and going to school for free. Hell, our star quarterback is a wife-beater and drug-dealer. It makes me sick but I shouldn't have to cancel my vacation.

[3.4 slow to go]

survey says..........

[Dan M]

Finally got a hold of the attorney - since everyone they subpoenad (is that a word?) is going to be on spring break they're moving the date.

[TealV6]

Let me get this straight.... Spring Break in...

CANADA???

It Canada that much more exciting that OHIO? Hell... come to Detroit.. Well show you a hell of a good time :D

[MrCoffee]

Originally posted by TealV6:
Let me get this straight.... Spring Break in...

CANADA???

It Canada that much more exciting that OHIO? Hell... come to Detroit.. Well show you a hell of a good time :D

Canada still has that girl Mary Jane. you can get in trouble with her in Detroit.

[TealV6]

ROFL... right... you don't know Detroit very well do you :D