Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia
Pleading the fifth
My client is in a lawsuit currently
with my ex employer over IP and
NDA violation. I had agreed to
testify against my ex employer.
Currently I have to go to a
deposition for the lawsuit.
Do I have an option to not go? If
sent a subpoena can I plead the
fifth based on the grounds that my
answers would incriminate me or
give the other party fodder to sue
me? My personal situation has
changed since then and I dont wish
to be a part of any lawsuits. Whats
the best way to get out.
Asked on 6/15/09, 7:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Re: Pleading the fifth
Get a lawyer. A subpoena is a court order. It is not something to "get out" of because you don't want to do it. Advice on whether the plead the 5th should not come from a message board.
Answered on 6/15/09, 7:17 pm
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