Q: I was subpeoned to appear in court on 12/6/12 at noon. I received a phone call that the time was changed to 8:30 at 9:45
On the 6th. I was unable to comply because of work issues. Also, how was I to comply at 9:45am for an 8:30am case. I am now being told that the county commissioners will put out a warrent for my arrest for not attending the hearing. Is this possible? Also, the claiment in the workers comp case asked my to lie for her and I refuse to lie. How to I convey that message to her lawyer. I do not wish to testify in a case where there will be other's testifying that have no problem not telling the truth. this case in in Summerville, Dorechester County, SC. thank you for your help
A: Call the attorney who sent the subpoena and arrange to be there for next date if there is one. Please remember the Court and the attorneys are at the will of other trials and other legal cases beyond their control-never ignore a subpoena. Get in touch with the firm and see if a new date can be given or obey the subpoena. You may not know the context of your testimony-it may have nothing to do with what you think it is. Never lie- I don't think the attorney wants that all that can do is destroy his client's case so you are right on, on that note. Remember this trial may be the 1 opportunity for both sides to get justice. What if you had made a claim or were defending one? Wouldn't you want someone to be there who was relevant to the case facts?
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