Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I was served a subpoeana as a witness to a juvenile & domestic relations domestic violence case agaisnt my husband at the time but since then i started a separation and moved to another state..the subpoeana said i am subpoeanad to court "unless not found"...what can happen to me if i dont go?Type your question here...


Asked on 10/28/10, 9:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

The Commonwealth could ask that the judge issue a "Rule Against the Witness", i.e., a Rule to Show Cause as to why you should not be found in contempt of court for not appearing and be subject to appropriate sanctions.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 4:28 am


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