can u revoke a witness statement?, without bieng charged with contemp of court?
829826
In most states, when you make a statement, it is a true and attested statement, and some states, swear you in. If you try to revoke it, could be contempt of court, perjury, making false statements or any other law they dig up.\n\nWhen you make a statement, it is intended to be true and accurate and I cant think of any good reason why someone would want to pull it, unless the person its against done some fast talking.
750291
Very unlikely, you did the right hing. The court clerk should know there job. I am sure somewhere on your citation appears an address. Write them and get a written response.
908177
You have to testify if you get a subpoena; which is an official document issued by the Clerk of the Court.\nLetters do not count.
741791
The defendant cannot be compelled to testify against themself, which includes any statement (other than basic information when arrested such as name and address). Non-testimony (blood samples, hair, fingerprints, etc.) can be compelled.\n\nA defense lawyer cannot lie to the court. But the defense lawyer is not required to provide any information to the court that is confidential or that would hurt their client.\n\nThe court may determine that some information is not privileged, such as when the client says something to the attorney in front of other random people. That is a non-confidential communication, and the court can order the lawyer to disclose it. But that's rare.\n\nThe entire set of rules fills dozens of pages, and hundreds if not thousands of court cases. But that's the broad overview.
443968
It depends!! A couple of questions need to be asked.\n\n(a) are the witness statements provided as evidence for the prosecution? If so they are subject to disclosure to the defence; or are they witness statements for the defence??;\n\n(b) has there been consent by the witness for release of the statement? (i.e. if it is my witness statement and I want to send it to the press, that is my right);\n\n(c)The other clarification that is required, it released to whom? Are we talking about public release without consent or release to the defence with a prohibition on public release?; and \n\n(d) what jurisdiction are you in?? (i.e. the laws of release change in difference countries, states, provinces, etc).
875555
Depending on the type of conviction this could be with you the rest of your life.  Some states have a "defered judgement" which means that if you meet all their requirements and after a limited amount of time you can have it expundged.  Some states also allow you to petition the courts to have an old offense "sealed" so that it would no longer be public record.  Call the local public defenders office or legal aid office and ask about your particular situation and laws.     Good Luck!!!
798249
Started the process a couple of times, but had to back down due to my lack of money.  \n\nCouncils have unlimited funds to throw at their legal counsel, unless you can equal that don't bother trying.  Their favourite trick is to constantantly say 'we have no record of that, so cannot comment'. So you have to continual prove they did have the records and are choosing not to provide them.\n\nYou can win against their 'no comment' in court, but  getting there will cost you thousands.  You're better off walking away with your head held high.
247916
You risk being arrested for contempt of court
1175007
More info needed. B/w perpetuate testimony and what?
679932
A mistrial, you mean?\n\nYou may get your case appealed if you have reasonable proof that the trial or the proceedings before the trial were unlawful.
199506
Unless you were notified you do not have to show up.  Once sharges have been filed it is out of your hands.  The state in which you live is the one pressing charges. So, unless your testimoney is crucial to their case you do not have to go.
227626
Yes...you MUST hire a lawyer, though.  ANY lawyer.  As long as it is a first offense and the only one you want expunged, the courts will do it!
402088
If you are the accuser, you don't have to be present.  But, know that it will make the judge seriously question your credibility..and your testimony may be what is needed to get a conviction.  I don't know what happened, but if it is something traumatic like a rape, etc...you can testify by closed circuit television...ask your lawyer, or if you don't have one, call the court and ask them..
956083
You are considered by law innocent unless you are convicted and found guilty.\n\nBut they can re-file when the witness can testify again
701132
Your rights are that you are not compelled to do anything unless you are directed by the court in writing to appear in court proceedings.  A lawyer must contact you, interview you to make sure you are even a good witness and go over the question he'll ask you while you're on the stand.  \n\nSo...get everything in writing.  Otherwise, just say no.
945743
check your local state stautes but yes - if it was done without consent - charges could be pressed.
226177
There is an alternative oath in which the witness affirms, not swears, that his or her testimony will be truthful.  Obviously the 'so help me God' terminology is left off.