If my girlfriend's soon-to-be ex-husband's lawyer sent me a subpoena for a deposition at his lawyer's office, do I have to answer it?
Question Details: If I don't show up to the above questioned subpoena what can happen to me legally?
Alan Pransky / Law Office Of Alan J Pransky
Answered 11 months ago
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Assuming that the subpoena was properly issued, it has the effect of a court order. If you fail to show up, you are subject to arrest. If the time is incovenient, you should be able to reschedule. However, you can't avoid appearing without permission from the lawyer who issued the subpoena.