Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: Witness harrassment

If he did in fact witness a crime, he can be subpoenaed to testify even against his will. That is part of the US system of justice. The good thing is that if a wrongly accused person wants a witness in court they can do the same.

Re: Witness harrassment

Yes, and if he refuses to testify, he can be jailed for contempt of court, until the case ends or he testifies, whichever comes first.

If he evades service of the subpoena, then the court may issue a material witness warrant.

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