Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

supenad

since my daughter is under age would I be able to go in her spot?Is there any way we would be able to give a deposition or an affidavit something in writing so she wouldnt have to miss school


Asked on 1/19/08, 4:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: supenad

I take it your daughter received a subpeona. SHE must appear or she will be in contempt of court and suffer the consequenses. An affidavit can't be cross-examined, therefore it is not acceptable as a substitute for her testimony. Deposition might violate the accused's right to confront the witnesses against him. There is no way out of her appearing in court.

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Answered on 1/21/08, 2:03 pm


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