Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Victim's rights
Can a victim of a crime, who does not wish to file any charges, be forced to testify against the defendant in a similar case?
Asked on 5/14/09, 2:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
Re: Victim's rights
The state can issue a subpoena to help insure your presence and testimony at any trial. You should make your thoughts known to the prosecutor that you do not want to testify. Many counties do not listen to the victims, especially in assault cases involving family violence.
Even after getting a subpoena though, many victims still do not show up.
Good luck!
Answered on 5/14/09, 3:46 pm
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