Full question:
My son who will be standing trial for burglary and theft of property, in Brevard County. Although, he has fired his Court Appointed Attorney he is attempting to Subpoena Duces Techum issued reuiring my appearance at court. He wants me to bring his laptop, monitor and a VGA(?) Does this stuff have to be examined by the prosecution first? How do I get it to the prosecution?
- Category: Courts
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- State: Florida
Answer:
A subpoena duces tecum is a legal order requiring a person to appear in court and produce specific items or documents. In criminal cases, defendants have the right to subpoena evidence that may support their defense, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.
In your son's case, if he has issued a subpoena for you to bring his laptop, monitor, and VGA cable to court, these items may need to be examined by the prosecution before the trial. This is to ensure that any evidence presented is relevant and admissible in court.
To provide the items to the prosecution, you should contact the prosecutor's office directly. They can guide you on how to submit the items for examination and any necessary procedures to follow. It's important to comply with the subpoena and any instructions given by the court or the prosecution.
Remember, failing to comply with a subpoena can result in being held in contempt of court.
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