If I’m being asked to testify in a murder case but am in fear of mine and my family’s life, isn’t it the state’s obligation to keep me protected?
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If I’m being asked to testify in a murder case but am in fear of mine and my family’s life, isn’t it the state’s obligation to keep me protected?
I’m supposedly a very important witness.
Asked on February 6, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there are legitimate concerns as to your and your family's safety if you are a witness in a murder case (key witness) and there is justifiable belief that your safety as well as your family's safety may be compromised, you need to immediately speak with the district attorney's office about your concerns and see what can be done by law enforcement to secure added protection for you and your family given the situation that you are writing about.
In a nutshell, law enforcement in your state has the obligation to protect the people of the state in general, and those under threats of harm directly.
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