ALBOY

Has anyone had a citation to go to court and not went, I am a witness at a case and am not going to go, just wondered what would happen.

Alan

Dracoro

Do you have a good reason for not going?

If you're there as a witness for the crown, AFAIK the police can't MAKE you go, just don't expect any help from them when your car gets nicked/house gets burgled etc.

Anyway, you'll not be popular with whoever you are a witness for unless you've a good reason for not turning up.

Scooby96

I think they can subpoena you or something similar

yoza

Loads of times.

[Edited by yoza - 9/19/2003 10:18:13 AM]

ALBOY

Yoza

What happens

yoza

They put a warrant out for your arrest.

ozzy

Here's some info.

It's specific for Scots law, but I'm sure you work-shy southerners would face the same sort of thing.

If you can't go, you need to let them know. Don't just not turn up FFS

Stefan

NotoriousREV

Hmm, I'm just wondering if a ****** is going to get away scott free because you don't want to be a witness?

Is it a case of can't be arsed, been threatened or can't make it?

Not that it's any of my business

Andy McCord

you could end up being fined more than the person they are trying to lock up!!

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

I didn't turn up to court and I was the defendant

Leslie

I suggest you show a bit of responsibilty and turn up at Court.

Les

Scooby96

Theres always witness protection, new house, new face, new car....

Dont be a ***** - go and tell 'em what you saw!

Hobo_Jojo

you said *****, mmmmmmmmmmmm *****