Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina
Subpoena
What is a subpoena? What if they can not reach you to serve you a subpoena?
Asked on 7/13/09, 4:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: Subpoena
A Subpoena orders someone to be somewhere. Usually its court, but it could be for something else like a deposition. Without seeing the Subpoena and knowing what its for, and whether you are a witness or a defendant, I cannot tell you what happens if you are not served with it. Obviously you have notice of it so I would not ignore it. That could cause serious problems. I would contact an attorney or at least contact the people that sent it.
Answered on 7/13/09, 4:46 pm