My question involves criminal law for the state of: california ...I was assulted with a deadly weapon by my girlfriend after valentines day and the sherrifs came asked questions etc and the neighbors gave statements also as to what happened.My being the victim I do not want charges pressed but the state says its out of my hands! I also know my girlfriend was taking anti- depressants irregularly and that was the primary cause of her actions never the less i have been supoenaed 3 days before the preliminary exam and my duaghter as well, who is 15.Was i served within legal time prior to court and is my daughter obligated to attened?
I also wondered how I should respond in court to best help my gf can i say I do not remember or should I bring up the meds?
Further more the date on the nitice is dated feb 25th and I was served yesterday evening is that o.k.?

