Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Colorado

Forced to court???

Hello, I'm being sepined to court what does this mean? Can I plead the Fifth? I was a there when the incedent happend but dont want to be involded? Please respond/Shawn


Asked on 10/18/02, 7:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Forced to court???

If you fail to respond to a court subpoena you run the risk of a bench warrant being issued under which you could be arrested and punished for contempt of court. It is best to show up when directed to do so.

You may claim the right not to testify under the 5th Amendment only if you may incriminate yourself. You may not refuse to testify because you don't want to be involved or because your testimony may incriminate someone else.

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Answered on 10/22/02, 11:58 am


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