armdude2000
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
Hi, I wanted to know what the rules are for not obeying a subpoena. I'm actually asking this on behave of my neighbor. About six months ago, he was witness to a gang related shooting. He was walking down a local street with his "friend" when a man came up to them and shot and killed his friend. They were specifically targeting his friend for something he did, so my neighbor was able to run away unharmed. My friend knew who the guy was and told the police. Now apparently they found the guy and have subpoenaed my neighbor to testify against him. He does not want to testify because they know where he lives (NEXT TO ME!) and he is afraid of retaliation against him and his family. I have known my neighbor for over 10 years now. He is a good kid, but he was born into a 'gang family' and associates with them. So now he is stuck between a rock and a hard place. If he talks, he might end up getting shot himself. If he doesn't, they are threating to give him at least six months in jail. I really feel bad for the kid, but on the other hand "you ride with them, you die with them". So my question is: Is there anything he can do?
Thank you,
ArmanWhat is the name of your state?
Hi, I wanted to know what the rules are for not obeying a subpoena. I'm actually asking this on behave of my neighbor. About six months ago, he was witness to a gang related shooting. He was walking down a local street with his "friend" when a man came up to them and shot and killed his friend. They were specifically targeting his friend for something he did, so my neighbor was able to run away unharmed. My friend knew who the guy was and told the police. Now apparently they found the guy and have subpoenaed my neighbor to testify against him. He does not want to testify because they know where he lives (NEXT TO ME!) and he is afraid of retaliation against him and his family. I have known my neighbor for over 10 years now. He is a good kid, but he was born into a 'gang family' and associates with them. So now he is stuck between a rock and a hard place. If he talks, he might end up getting shot himself. If he doesn't, they are threating to give him at least six months in jail. I really feel bad for the kid, but on the other hand "you ride with them, you die with them". So my question is: Is there anything he can do?
Thank you,
ArmanWhat is the name of your state?