...against my husband? My husband and i got into an argument and I had called the police four days later because he had tried to kick in our front door. The police then took down a statement that included a police report of our argument because the officer saw bruising on my arm. He is already on probation for another charge and was put into jail. The charge against him is Assault 4. I have already told the prosecuting attorney 2 times that I don't want to testify against him and she keeps giving me a subpoena to show up to court. The first time, the court didn't even call my name and I ended up leaving. Do I legally have to testify against my husband in court? Can I just not show up? If I have to be there, can I just stand there and not say anything at all? I've noticed that on my husband's Summons/Subpoenas that he receives, they all have a statement that reads, if you do not appear there will be a warrant issued for your arrest, or something along those lines, but on my Subpoenas that I receive, it doesn't state anything like that anywhere on them, just that I am required to appear. I don't know if that makes a difference or not? I was also wondering if I would get in trouble if I needed up just pleading the 5th because the night that I called the police on my husband, I was so angry with him, I really would have done anything in my power to get him in trouble? I went as far as going to his probation office and telling them what had happened. I had just moved back to the state that I absolutely despise to be with him and for the nerve of him to start drinking and leaving me 3 days after I got back and then making me feel unsafe in my own home by trying to kick in our door! I know that I did all this out of emotional distress and I now feel so guilty for those actions that I took. I know that if they do make me testify, the story I would give and the police report given will vary and I really don't want to go to jail or get into any sort of trouble for that. Any information will be helpful. Thank you! WA State
I am on here asking for legal advise, I know I have my issues and I pay a therapist for helping me with those. I don't need criticism or judging. If you have opions about my personality or my decisions, please move on and keep your comments to yourself. Like I said I'm just asking for some legal advise. Thank you
I am on here asking for legal advise, I know I have my issues and I pay a therapist for helping me with those. I don't need criticism or judging. If you have opions about my personality or my decisions, please move on and keep your comments to yourself. Like I said I'm just asking for some legal advise. Thank you