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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/08/2011 01:38:07 PM · #1

i have been subpoenaed to court as a witness for the state in municipal court. i will be on vacation out of the state on the date of the case.

i know i need to write a letter to the judge but what do i ask him? a postponement? and excusal? not sure how to close my letter.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/08/2011 01:54:58 PM · #2

Offer dates where you can give a deposition. If your testimony is largely technical it is often enough.

Vacations are often not looked upon kindly, while business trips are respected. If you are doing any work on the trip, couch it in those terms (and have documentation). Courts will give leeway to let you earn a living, but don't mind wasting the money you spent to arrange a vacation. Your testimony is going to serve one side or the other; one lawyer wants your testimony, the other does not. Talk to the lawyer who will be calling you to the stand, he wants you happy, the judge and other lawyer don't care.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/08/2011 02:06:46 PM · #3

im not sure who the lawyers are, or if there are any, i imagine the a-hole driver who caused the accident is fighting a boat load of tickets and i'm the states witness.

here is what i have, i dont want to lie, but im going to be 3hrs away to have to appear in court at 8:30 am.

I have been subpoenaed to your court as a witness for the state in the case of State vs Bxxxx, Complaint No. xxxxxxx.

I am more than willing to comply with the order, unfortunately I will be out of the state on a previously planned vacation for the entire week encompassing the date of the case (August 23, 2011).

Please advise on what my options are.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

07/08/2011 02:11:39 PM · #4

Originally posted by mike_311:

This is NJ Mike, they're going to tell you your options are to show up or have a warrant issued for your arrest. LOL! I'd call the prosecutor's office (there should be a number on the subpoena).

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/08/2011 02:16:46 PM · #5

I've been subpoenaed a few times and if you tell them you're going on vacation, they'll probably expect you to take your vacation on the stand. Your best bet is to call the prosecutor, explain your situation but also be prepared to cancel or change your vacation plans.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/08/2011 02:17:39 PM · #6

i already called, they told me to write a letter to the judge.

I cant imagine them making me drive all the way up from my vacation house in Maryland for this dope to trying to fight tickets, besides my carpool buddy probably got the same subpoena since he was there too.

if they do im embellishing how bad he was driving.

Message edited by author 2011-07-08 14:18:02.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/08/2011 02:23:22 PM · #7

Originally posted by Kelli:

This is NJ Mike, they're going to tell you your options are to show up or have a warrant issued for your arrest. LOL!

If you tell them where you'll be staying, you should be able to catch a ride from your vacation spot to court in a police cruiser. ;-)

You might have to arrange your own transportation back (and bail) though ... :-(

atupdate

Pentax K-R

Promaster 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR IF

07/08/2011 02:28:19 PM · #8

Originally posted by mike_311:

The sad part is if the officer involved doesn't show up (even if you do), they will dismiss the charges.

Tim

Message edited by author 2011-07-08 14:28:37.