I've mentioned before that I witnessed an alleged drunk driver while driving for work. The incident occurred back in July of 2016.
I've received two (2) other subpoena's regarding this case, and due to, issues, the case has been delayed twice. Both of those were for one (1) day only. Finally, it looks like I'll be going to testify but the subpoena I received wants me there for two (2) days, August 29th and 30th.
WTF? I don't mind doing it and am happy to serve, but this seems a bit extreme for a simple OWI (with priors), leaving the scene of an accident, and violation of driving conditions.
The defendant is older and retired and putting up a fight, but I wouldn't think a trial would take that long for something this simple.
My only guess is that his attorney is demanding a jury trial and may draw the thing out with voir dire, thus the need for two (2) days.
Could there be more to it than this?
Regards,
Doug
I've received two (2) other subpoena's regarding this case, and due to, issues, the case has been delayed twice. Both of those were for one (1) day only. Finally, it looks like I'll be going to testify but the subpoena I received wants me there for two (2) days, August 29th and 30th.
WTF? I don't mind doing it and am happy to serve, but this seems a bit extreme for a simple OWI (with priors), leaving the scene of an accident, and violation of driving conditions.
The defendant is older and retired and putting up a fight, but I wouldn't think a trial would take that long for something this simple.
My only guess is that his attorney is demanding a jury trial and may draw the thing out with voir dire, thus the need for two (2) days.
Could there be more to it than this?
Regards,
Doug