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    Default Will You Get Arrested if You Don't Show Up when Subpoenaed to Be a Witness

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: NJ

    Long story short my aunt is going through a rough divorce, they got in a fight, my uncle got arrested and has to show up for domestic violence charges which would ruin his life. If my aunt just don't come to court and says she never got the letter what will happen?

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    It's also possible they will continue the matter until your aunt can be properly served, or, until she is picked up and held in custody until the next court date.

    It is common that abuse victims will act in a manner that will protect their abusers - even when they risk jail themselves, or risk lying to the court (and jail) in order to protect them.

    Remember, your uncle did this to himself. HE is the only one to blame for what happened.

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    trust me both are at fault. but if she does show what should she say so she doesn't go to jail?

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    If the police show up to execute a warrant for her arrest, you should not anticipate that there is anything that she can say that's going to keep her from being taken into custody.

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    If the police show up to execute a warrant for her arrest, you should not anticipate that there is anything that she can say that's going to keep her from being taken into custody.
    no i mean in court what can she say so my uncle stays out of jail?

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    She can tell the prosecutor that she wants him to receive a disposition that does not include jail time. She can express her wishes at sentencing, if the issue has not been resolved by a plea bargain.

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