legally speaking, am i considered a defendant even though my case dosent goto trial?
454510
Yes.\n\nRemember that piece of paper that said\nPeople of the State of _________ (Plaintiff)\nv.\nYOU (Defendant)\n\n(may have been City of or Village of or whatever)\n\nyou probably pled guilty in agreement that this owuld be the sentence.
982004
Apparently someone has been criminally charged as a result of of your complaint. Obviously they contest the charge(s) or refuse to plea and adequately moved for jury trial. Unless they take a plea for a reduced charge you will probably have a say, if not some explaining to do.\n\nOtherwise you have turned the matter over to the "court" and they will decide if you get to say anything in a legal forum regarding the matter. \n\nFurther it is up to the states prosecuting counsel and the defendants counsel whether or not you will be called as a witness of which there is no guarantee you will get to testify.
397586
Of course, it is.  The answer can be found in the question itself. The fact that persons threaten a lawsuit against you "using FALSE CLAIMS JUST TO GET THEIR WAY" is  illegal and the plaintiffs may be incarcerated if the defendant can prove that the plaintiffs perjured themselves in court merely to "get their way".\n\nCan you imagine the potential harm done to the defendant?  First of all there is the question of money, such as for hiring a lawyer to represent the him/her, or missing work, secondly the integrity of the accused is in doubt and last but not least the sheer torment, stress and distress the accused will experience during a trial. Even if acquitted, the integrity of the accused may never be the same as before he/she was accused.  \n\nHope this info helps.
1018213
If what you say is true then you obviously need GOOD legal advice.  I cannot believe there are no solicitors willing to take on this case - unless your evidence is patchy - are they advising you that you DO NOT HAVE A CASE?  Or refusing to take the case?  Perhaps they don't want you wasting your money on a pointless exercise.\n\nGet your evidence in order.  Look at it hard and take away all thoughts that you CANNOT prove.  Then look at it again through the eyes of an outsider and try and see what they would think.  EVIDENCE is the be all and end all of any court case!
790507
Its not your job to defend yourself.  Thats for the attorney calling you as a witness.  Answer the question you are asked, keep it sort, but add nothing more.  Assuming you are a witness for the defense, the plaintiff's attorney or prosecutor will try to entice you into answering more than the question, so they can get testimony admitted they could not get otherwise, or impeach yourself.  It is up to the defense attorney to object if the questions are not proper, go afield, or are harrasing.  If you cannot recall your prior testimony, just say you don't remember.  Your attorney can have your prior testimony shown to you to help your recall.  Have fun.
496025
It depends on the judge/justice of the peace/magistrate.  Legally, you are entitled to insist that you have a right to confront all witnesses against you and since the only witness who has any firsthand knowledge of what you allegedly did is not available, the case cannot proceed and must be dismissed.  But it is entirely possible that the judge/JOTP/magistrate either (1) doesn't care or (2) doesn't know what that means, and will let the hearing proceed as the judge, prosecutor, chief witness, and fact finder...to which you can object to, and his only response will be argue it on appeal.
356335
you cant, a trial usally means a trial their is no way you can go aroudn it unless u use a serial key, maybe try reseting your date and time on your pc althought i highly doubt that will work
613655
May depend on the state but... Basically you affirm under oath that what you say is true and did happen to the best of your knowledge. A court date will be set and it will be you plus the state or DA vs the defendent. You had better be able to prove your case in court and have been truthful in the warrant. If you weren't or etc. you could face civil suite by the defendent. If things are what you said then I would not worry and press forward with the truth. There are other things along the way... arraignment, pre-trial, hearing or trial etc. Depends on if the defendent pleads guilty.
852856
Get in touch with the court system or have your lawyer contact them- see if it is on your record.  Your lawyer could best answer this question but I believe the answer is no- you were not convicted of anything but detained till  released.  Good luck.
593373
The trial is the time to try the facts.  If you wanted the other witnesses to testify on your behalf, they should have been at your trial.  Appeals are only for rulings of how the law was applied - they aren't to introduce new witnesses.\n\nYou're screwed.  Just be glad it's just a misdemeanor.
136512
One assumes that if the case is in litigation, you have an attorney.  One also assumes that you are suing the company.  If the company cannot show the basis for the complaint, then you probably have a case.  However, not knowing which state or country you are from, and no more details makes it difficult.  since I am assuming you ahve an attorney, you should probably ask him/her.
199506
Unless you were notified you do not have to show up.  Once sharges have been filed it is out of your hands.  The state in which you live is the one pressing charges. So, unless your testimoney is crucial to their case you do not have to go.
115937
You may be able to file a motion to quash the subpoena.  It depends on the laws in your state.  My guess, however, is that trying to fight the subpoena will be as timely and more expensive than just testifying.\n\nYou might also contact the attorney that issued the subpoena to see if there's anyway to get your weak testimony submitted without you having to actually appear in Court.\n\nBut if you do not show, a bench warrant might be issued and you could, potentially, be arrested for your failure to appear. Again, rules vary by state, so I wouldn't chance it.
915370
Hello,\n\nIs this a real case? I am sure this happens all the time, right? \nSo, only the defendants know the truth and better tell his/her attorney what is going on.\n\nThis complaint should be withdraw for filing a false claim.\n\nHope this helps you................................................   : - O
502430
No, you are not being compelled by the court to go...I think the prosecutor screwed up, or defense counsel, by not issuing a subpoena. (I don't know which side needs your testimony) Normally, when you are called as a witness, the attorney (either for the defendant or the state) will contact you and go over what you will be testifying to. If you don't go, they may have another continuence granted and subpoena you then. I would contact the prosecutor's office and ask about your attendance. Most of the time the prosecutor and defense counsel reach a plea agreement before the trial and you won't testify anyway.
357942
You most likely have a bench warrent out for you.. Best thing to do is call the court house first thing in the morning and explain the situation to them and ask them what you should do.. Honesty is the best policy.
467672
Bizarre question, and difficult to answer without knowing at least what country you're in.\n\nWe'll assume you're in the US, and we'll further assume you're in California (though it's probably the same throughout the states).\n\nIf you're arraigned, the legal process has begun.  The case will not "expire" and if you fail to appear for further proceedings, you'll more than likely be charged with a failure to appear (FTA) and an arrest warrant will be issued.\n\nArrest warrants, by the way, are good forever.