Can my testimony get me arrested?

[pammenator]

What is the name of your state? NJ

I have to testify tomorrow against the owner of a liquor store who sold to me while i was a minor. In fact, the only reason why I was not arrested for attempting to purchase alcohol with a fake ID was because i agreed to testify. But, in the process of testifying, can my actions be held against me, resulting in my own arrest?

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by pammenator

What is the name of your state? NJ

I have to testify tomorrow against the owner of a liquor store who sold to me while i was a minor. In fact, the only reason why I was not arrested for attempting to purchase alcohol with a fake ID was because i agreed to testify. But, in the process of testifying, can my actions be held against me, resulting in my own arrest?

Q: But, in the process of testifying, can my actions be held against me, resulting in my own arrest?

A: What does your agreement say? Make sure it says that you will not be charged, arrested, whatever, for what you testify to concerning the liquor store deal. (If you get on the stand and confess to murder, that would be different.)

In any event, if the language in the agreement is not clear and plain, tell the prosecutor to rewrite it till you understand what it means.

[pammenator]

Will I have an oppurtunity to make such an agreement with the prosecutor before I testify?

[seniorjudge]

Q: Will I have an oppurtunity to make such an agreement with the prosecutor before I testify?

A: MAKE an opportunity to make such an agreement with the prosecutor before you testify.

[pammenator]

I see... you suggest finding the judge first and talking to him, or saying it on the stand? For example, I will not proceed with my testimony until I am assured that nothing I say will be held against me.

[gawm]

Originally Posted by pammenator

I see... you suggest finding the judge first and talking to him, or saying it on the stand? For example, I will not proceed with my testimony until I am assured that nothing I say will be held against me.

Tell the prosecutor you want complete immunity from your testimony or you will plea the 5th. Have it in writing.

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by pammenator

I see... you suggest finding the judge first and talking to him, or saying it on the stand? For example, I will not proceed with my testimony until I am assured that nothing I say will be held against me.

I never said anything remotely like this; re-read my post.