what happens if i dont show up to court to testify against my freind? plzzz

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helppppp read below? my freind and i had a fight and she left after couple hours i went outside to see my car window was broken i called the cops and calld her and the cops charged her with it because she had seen the window and she left and was upset at me i honestly didnt see her break it nor did anyone else.... we have problems with people in our neighborhood and i have to go to court and testify but i dont want to what will happen if i dont go and why do i have to go if i didnt see her? who should i contact and what wil happen to her its minor criminal no jail time or anything but dont want to live with guilty concience i dont know who did it please helllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllpppppp
 
This could be the best support for your friend. Testify to help them but try not to stray from what the report statement says.
 
I am a sheriffs deputy. you need to talk to your lawyer or a case worker because if you are sechedualed to testify and dont show up the judge with authorize a bench warrent to get you.
 
I am not a lawyer. Assuming this a criminal proceding, failing to show up when your presence is required in court could be considered contempt of court. Not a good idea.
 
If you received a subpoena you could be charged with contempt. However, since you appear to be the complainant if you don't show up the case would probably be dropped and no harm to you.
 
You will go to jail.
Go to court, tell the truth. You thought she did it at the time but you didn't see it and now you are not sure.
 
Failure to obey a summons is a crime. Do not end up in jail to save your friend from jail. You can talk to her lawyer and explain your dilemma. Her lawyer can also call you as a friendly witness. A jury will likely disregard your testimony about your fight if they see you do not believe she did it.
 
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