Will I have to appear in court after I caught a guy inside my car stealing?
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Will I have to appear in court after I caught a guy inside my car stealing?
I caught a guy inside my car stealing my stuff. He tried to fight me but I held him until the police came and arrested him for public intoxication and entering a vehicle with intent to steal. Will I have to appear in court or anything like
that?
Asked on June 5, 2017 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if he is prosecuted, you will have to appear in court--not as a party (e.g. a defendant) but as a witness. You are the witness to the attempted theft, to the fight, etc. The authorities will need your tesimony at trial.
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