Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I have been summoned to appear for the defendants in a rape case, I am friends with the victim. I am summoned for a supression hearing to have the confession thrown out. I have not been deposed, interviewed, or involved in the case. My only involvment is I was called to the hospital to hold her hand during the rape kit as her mother was out of town at the time it happened.

I believe the defense attorneys sent summons to all on the names in the victims files, most of which have nothing to offer either. It appears to be an attempt to harrass the witnesses. The defense attorney then postponed the supression hearing after 5 pm the day before the court date with no notice to any of the individuals summoned for the 9 am court appearance.

What rights do I have not to be harrassed, inappropriately summoned, required to appear, loss of revenue etc. to not participate in the defense attorneys inconveniencing. Or what type of compensation can I require to discourage harrasment, or how do I file a complaint with the Bar association for this petty behavior.


Asked on 10/09/09, 9:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

You should assume that criminal defendants get wide latitude in compelling witnesses to go to court. Inconvenience to you, or your desire to not be involved, is not "harassment," "petty" or "intimidation."

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Answered on 10/14/09, 1:14 pm


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