What To Expect If Called As A Witness Flashcards
Any party to a lawsuit or criminal proceeding has authority to _
Subpoena witness
_ is a basic constitutional right
Power to subpoena witnesses
Subpoena constitutional right because witnesses is primary form by which _
Evidence is presented
If parties cannot present witnesses, they cannot _
Present evidence
Way witness is compelled to appear at court is by means of _
Subpoena
Subpoena literally means _
Under penalty
Subpoena is court directive telling person to appear at place and time to _
Give testimony
A subpoena may be for you to appear at a trial or _
Deposition
If you are served by subpoena, subpoena will indicate _ of attorney that requested you to appear (3)
Name
Address
Phone number
You can inquire about whether _ can be changed (2)
Date
Time
If you have to travel or miss work _
Attorney pays you a fee
Typically you cannot _ as a witness, only give testimony
Ask questions
If a _ question occurs during proceeding, witness should ask it
Bona fide
Sometimes, after you have finished testifying, judge may tell you to remain in courthouse because
You may be called again as a witness
