I witnessed a bar fight and have been summonsed to testify in court. I know both the parties in the fight and I don’t want to testify against either. I also don’t want to lose a day of work. Do I have to go to court?
Lawyer Answers (1): Answers from lawyers are general preliminary responses. They are not formal legal advice and cannot taken account of all your circumstances. They do not create a lawyer–client relationship.
Answer by Robert Bailey, Adelaide 5000 SA
- If you received a summons you have to attend court even if you do not want to.
- If you do not attend court without a valid reason you can be arrested.