Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If I am subpoenaed to go to court as a victim of a battery charge my exboyfriend is being charged with against me, does that mean i HAVE to go or I will be in contempt of court? His attorney is telling him I do NOT have to go and in fact, if I do NOT go, the charges against him will most likely be dropped. I want to make sure his charges are dropped but at the same time I do not want to be in contempt of the courts... Please help.


Asked on 10/04/12, 1:49 pm

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

Let me start by saying, that you would be best advised at getting your own attorney. The rule is if your subpoenaed, then you must appear or you "risk" being held in contempt. On the other hand, not all jurisdictions enforce that. I've seen both happen, and it depends on the location, judge, prosecutor, etc.

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Answered on 10/04/12, 1:53 pm


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