Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Summons
I received a summons via through work by mail to appear in a domestic abuse case, do I have to go and what happens if I do not and if I have to go can I plead the 5th amendment
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Summons
You can always refuse to testify in matters with potential criminal consequences. That is your right under the Federal 5th Amendment and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
You should get a lawyer RIGHT AWAY and get in-office advice. You should not be wasting time here asking questions for free, and you should not disclose ANY details here -- anything you state in a public forum could be traced back to you and seen as an admission, because this is NOT A CLOSED-DOOR CONSULTATION.
Please contact me or any other family law attorney (there are several who are active here) PRIVATELY if you wish a further consultation. You may want someone who also handles criminal defense.
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