Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What are the consequences for not showing up to court as a witness of a hit and run case ?


Asked on 3/23/10, 6:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

If you were properly served with a subpoena to appear and you didn't, it's a violation of a court order - a misdemeanor under Penal Code section 166.4. It carries up to six months in jail and/or a thousand dollar fine.

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Answered on 3/29/10, 8:35 am


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