Q: Does the victims of a municipal crime have to show up if the defendant is going to trial?
A: If they are material witnesses and if they have been subpoeaned
A: Will you be needed as a witness? The evidence from Municipal By-law Officers is usually enough to secure convictions, but the circumstances may require the victims to testify and provide evidence. It would also prevent a situation were the accused blames the victim for the entire incident.
A: If you are properly served with a subpoena, you have to show up as directed in the subpoena. If you do not show up the court has the power to hold you in contempt of court or even issue a warrant for your arrest.
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