Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

A hit and run along time ago

I was 16 years old at the time. I received a subopoena to appear as a victim/witness this comming Monday 3/29/04. It has been 17 years and they finally caught the guy. Mind you I was in a coma for a short period of time. I developed Epilepsy from severe head trauma. I also developed serious mental problems for which I am now receiving S.S.I. I am unsure if I should get a lawyer an if I do what should our approach be.

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Asked on 3/25/04, 3:36 pm

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Elena Condes LAW OFFFICE OF ELENA CONDES

Re: A hit and run along time ago

You should get a lawyer if what you are going to testify to has the potential of incriminating you in some crime. If you mereley a witness to a crime or a victim of a crime, you may not need a lawyer. If you were somehow involved in the crime then you should definetely talk to a lawyer about it.

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Answered on 3/25/04, 6:02 pm


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