Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

I have a sopeon a to be a witness for Indiana state(I'm the victim) against exboyfriend. He is guilty for batter against myself and my dog. I refused to let him beat my dog with a stick, so he hit the dog with the stick and myself.

I have police reports, his neighbor also witnessed for me. The neighbors(ex police) statement is also on report. He's decided to go to trial, which he'll lose, if I show up right?, He's already in jail since July, has been to court withou me having to be there. He is advised to get attorny. He also violated court restraining order He went to court for also. He's stolen money from inside my house while the restraining order is good.

What's the difference between a summons and sopeona to court? I don't want to go to court, I want restitution. My money repaid he stole from me and he honor restraining order. Can I suggest those options on paper withou showing myself in court?


Asked on 9/21/09, 10:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

You received a subpoena to testify. That is a court order to appear as a witness. You have to appear.

It is different than a summons, which is notice of the commencement of a case, always issued in civil cases, and sometimes in criminal cases instead of arresting someone.

As to likelihood of winning the case, call the Pros. Attorney and ask him or her. They know all the facts better than you do, and therefore better than you can relay in a posting on the internet.

Good luck.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 11:22 am


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