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WHATS A SUBPOENA?

April 26, 2017subpoena

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WHATS A SUBPOENA?

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A subpoena is a command for you to appear in court, usually as a witness. The name “subpoena” means “under penalty”, and thereby hangs a tale. If you receive a subpoena to appear on a certain date and you fail to appear, you can expect to be arrested and placed in jail until such time as the judge finds it convenient for you to present the testimony that you were subpoenaed to give. This may not always be the case, but it certainly is a strong possibility, especially in criminal trials.