witness summons

jank

Do i have to go to court if i get a summons against me!
I witnessed an assault and gave a statement but the thing is the crowd that were involved live right behind me and i also know his brother!

So im entirely pleased to having to watch my back for the next few months before/after this hearing

Also gave a statement and they assured me that if i was required to go to court that the choice would be entirely up to me bollox to that know i suppose!!(typical gaurds)

Can i just withdraw the statement or something!?

If i didnt know the guy then i wouldnt give a **** but they know where i live etc etc

jank

oh and just found out that the summons was printed and signed on the 19th may

is there a seven day period that the summons has to be issued at or is that only and search warrant ala the Curtin afair!?

KdjaCL

Summons is different, you gave the statement so follow tru with it.

1. Scumbags deserve punishment.
2. They got caught not you so its not like its your fault this happening.


you can withdraw the statement but thats just being a wuss

kdjac

Lainey

Originally posted by KdjaC
Summons is different, you gave the statement so follow tru with it.

1. Scumbags deserve punishment.
2. They got caught not you so its not like its your fault this happening.


you can withdraw the statement but thats just being a wuss

kdjac

very easy for you to say.... :rolleyes:

Ivan

seriously, kdjac has a point.

If you dont testify about what happened then he will get away with it scot free.

Its an assault charge, he'll probably get a slap on the wrist but he might not be in such a hurry to go and do it again.

FFS, its not a popularity contest, if he's guilty he's guilty.

If your afraid you might get beaten up because of it, then wouldnt you like a witness to testify on your behalf?

Its so sickening when people can get away with crap like this because people are too intimidated to testify.

Tusky

No he wouldnt be a wuss, I think its unfair to ask him to be asked to go through with it seeing as he lives so close... but they should be punished...its a toughie... Wish scumers had a chip in their brain when they are born . If they egt out of hand the chip could give their brain and electro shock. IM AM TEH LAW

Sleepy

AFAIK you have the right to withdraw your statement but you'll have to live with knowing that the scumbag is walking around free because of your actions. Have a word with the Guard involved in the case if you're worried about your personal safety, I'm sure he can arrange an injuction/restraining order to protect you from harm.

jank

Its so sickening when people can get away with crap like this because people are too intimidated to testify.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Easy for you to say ivan but you wont be woken up by a brick smashing through your window or your tyres slashed

There were 2 guys involved one of them lives by me and I used to hang around with his older brother but that is no the guy who im testifying against (must have done a runner or pleaded guilty or something)

The other guy i dont know so i have no problem with that but my girl friend is in the same position I thought I was in..her first cousin goes and visits this guy in jail so its fair from an easy choice!

Its easy to critize from the comfort of your keyboard

Anyway im going ahead with
ill even get expenses for it

it its my girl friend whom im concerned for

Ivan

Originally posted by jank
it its my girl friend whom im concerned for

Sure. You've already demonstrated your "concern for your girlfriend".

Seriously, without dragging this into a flaming contest, why would you post something like this on Boards. Did you expect people to immediately be able to identify with your situation and tell you that its ok if you "wuss out" and withdraw your statement.

If it were me in your situation, I'd testify, without doubt. Slashed tyres and broken windows be damned.

This is all I have to say to this, I'm not replying, dont want to be trolled :dunno:

jank

Seriously, without dragging this into a flaming contest, why would you post something like this on Boards. Did you expect people to immediately be able to identify with your situation and tell you that its ok if you "wuss out" and withdraw your statement.

I posted cause im not too clued up on the law and wanted a bit of "legal" advice i.e.
what are my options here, didnt really want opinions (including yours) of the situation

I was told too different things by the gaurds i.e. it would be our decision to go to court not theirs then today i was told I HAD to go, id be arrested otherwise.

So much for free will

It was 3 days after the incident that we decided to make a statement, we did it on our own whim, cause we felt it was the right thing to do.

KdjaCL

Jank been there and done that testified against someone nasty not so long ago ,threatened me too, fook him he deserved it.

He got caught not you so its his problem not your fault you seen this if says antying to you remind him of that fact. Messy situation but if you dont go to court he gets away with it. Hard to read news about people getting battered when you have some power to stop it in some way.

kdjac

pclancy

Originally posted by jank
I posted cause im not too clued up on the law and wanted a bit of "legal" advice i.e.
what are my options here, didnt really want opinions (including yours) of the situation

I was told too different things by the gaurds i.e. it would be our decision to go to court not theirs then today i was told I HAD to go, id be arrested otherwise.

So much for free will

It was 3 days after the incident that we decided to make a statement, we did it on our own whim, cause we felt it was the right thing to do.

If you reckon you're in danger then get some proper legal advice and the cops have a duty to ensure your safety both before and after the trial. Its not easy to take a stand against people who could seriously mess you up but at the end of the day they're the ones who broke the law, not you. I know exactly how you feel about being threatened tho, it aint nice and it sure as hell isnt easy to live beside people who want to threaten and intimidate you. Not nice at all.

Get some proper advice tho. Boards isnt really the place for serious stuff like this.

billy the squid

If you do get threatened then it is a good idea to let the court know that you have been threatened by associates of the defendant or the defendent him/herself

After the Liam keane case the guards will not take too kindly to people withdrawing statments

Paulw

Originally posted by jank
Do i have to go to court if i get a summons against me!

In short ... YES, if you're summonsed, then you must attend court.

If you do not turn up, the judge can issue a bench warrant against you. Then the Gardai will come around, and bring you to court in person (in cuffs). Or the judge can charge you with being in contempt of court (which could be a fine or a few days in jail).

Bottom line, you must turn up.

not_sure

Rat Rat Rat!!!

Cake Fiend

Originally posted by not_sure
Rat Rat Rat!!!

I hope you get beaten up with no witnesses willing to testify.