Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

do i have to obey a subpoena that was mailed as if it was hand delivered by the Sheriffs? it was my understanding that subpoenas could ONLY be hand served. what is the odds an assault case would be dropped if the person who was assaulted doesn't appear and this is the 3rd time the State is trying the case???


Asked on 5/14/12, 9:29 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

This question requires an in-person consultation. I doubt if you'll find a lawyer to give an honest answer to this question online or over the phone. You should immediately contact a criminal lawyer who can help you protect your rights just as the defendant's lawyer is helping to protect their rights.

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Answered on 5/14/12, 1:16 pm
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

If you have knowledge of a court date and fail to appear, then the court might put you in jail for 5 months and 29 days for contempt. The method of service is not an issue. Even if it were, you might be detained in jail by body attachment until the court held a hearing in which to sort it all out.

Odds do not matter, court decisions do.

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Answered on 5/21/12, 6:56 pm


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