Q: Do I have the right to face my accuser in court?
I was served with a court date for violating an injunction for protection and I'm on probation already. On Dec 23 I was released from jail. This girl says I called her and hung up on her which I did not. She called the cops and reported it to them now on June 2nd the state attorney filed charges. My question is if I fight this do I have the right to face her in court and if she doesn't show up then what happens?
A: I assume that your "court date" is what is called a "first appearance". At that time, you can, if you wish, plead not guilty and an attorney will be appointed for you if you can't afford one. Ask your attorney your questions. But yes, she will have to testify at the trial. If she is subpoenaed and doesn't show up, she will have to face contempt charges. If she doesn't testify, the case probably will be dismissed.
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