Does my 14 yr old stepdaughter have to testify against her father in a criminal case if subpoenaed
Yes - while the State does not necessarily like to put young people on the stand and compel their testimony, they can force the issue.
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Yes - while the State does not necessarily like to put young people on the stand and compel their testimony, they can force the issue.
My colleagues have hit the nail on the head with their advice. Follow through on what you need to do and get this behind you.
This person needs to consult with an appellate attorney to fully review all the facts of what occurred.
It is hard to give you a definitive answer here. Many reasons may exist for the re-scheduling. The best person closest to the facts of the case...
In order to review the content of the phone, a search warrant is required, assuming there was no consent to search.
Perhaps you can be a bit more clear. If your son is on probation and has been charged with a violation of its terms - then you need to consult...
Start with your lawyer and that person make inquiry on your behalf.
The State decides whether or not to "drop charges" not the complaining witness. My Texas colleagues offer you sound advice. Best to start with...
Jail is what this person is sure to be facing. What actually happens - no one here can predict.
The simple answer is - no it is not. Talk to and listen to the person's lawyer and not the officers.