Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

''Is it necessary to have a lawyer''

My wife is a bookkeeper.Is it necessary for her to have a lawyer if the court commanded her to attend a trial in front of a jurors to be a witness against her former boss?


Asked on 12/09/06, 12:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: ''Is it necessary to have a lawyer''

The answer depends upon the reason she is being called to testify. If there is a question about her conduct, then she should review the matter with an attorney. The court and District Attorney are unlikely to adequately protect your right not to testify against yourself.

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Answered on 12/25/06, 6:37 pm


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