Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I was involved in a domestic abuse situation in the state of Florida. I was the victim. The agressor (criminal) is being charged with Domestic Battery by Strangulation. He has not had a pretrial yet to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges. His attorney sent me a letter that I received Friday. The letter is a Subpoena for me to appear for a deposition. I don't understand what the depostion could be about. The letter did not say. It did say that if I fail to appear and am not excused by either the court or his attoirney that I would be held in contempt of court. If I have done nothing wrong, they have the police report and the hospital records, what could the deposition be about? I am represented by the state, but feel that I need an attorney. Thank you for any advice you can give me in regards to this matter.


Asked on 2/06/11, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

If you are subpoenaed to appear then you have to appear under penalty of contempt. The defendant has the right to cross examine you. It is also a good idea to talk to an attorney to make sure your rights are protected as well.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 11:51 am


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