HAVING TO TESTIFY

calicat · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:29 AM

I need to know what my rights are if i have any.....? I am on federal probation and am involved in a case with my ex boyfriend. The state is trying to use me as a witness because I am the alleged victim in the charges againtst him. I need to know what my rights are because I am feeling like the state is trying to use and pressure me in convicting him. I can only remember and answer what i know is the truth but they are making me feel intimidated and even worse about the whole situation.. anyone have any suggestions.I honestly dont want anymore to do with this but when i tell them that they run to my probation officer and say im not cooperating.I feel like the state is trying to use me for a harder conviction and they already have enough physical evidence and enough on all that i can remember do i need a lawyer when im considered the victim?

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Tell them what you are comfortable saying--that is all they can require

get your own lawyer if they are bullying you and you are uncomfortable

Jun 28th, 2008, 11:21 AM

talk to the defense lawyer, he can prepare you.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
calicat Junior Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2008 08:44 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	HAVING TO TESTIFY I need to know what my rights are if i have any.....? I am on federal probation and am involved in a case with my ex boyfriend. The state is trying to use me as a witness because I am the alleged victim in the charges againtst him. I need to know what my rights are because I am feeling like the state is trying to use and pressure me in convicting him. I can only remember and answer what i know is the truth but they are making me feel intimidated and even worse about the whole situation.. anyone have any suggestions.I honestly dont want anymore to do with this but when i tell them that they run to my probation officer and say im not cooperating.I feel like the state is trying to use me for a harder conviction and they already have enough physical evidence and enough on all that i can remember do i need a lawyer when im considered the victim? Last edited by calicat : Jun 23rd, 2008 at 08:36 AM.

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#2
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Re: HAVING TO TESTIFY Tell them what you are comfortable saying--that is all they can require get your own lawyer if they are bullying you and you are uncomfortable

Jun 28th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Re: HAVING TO TESTIFY talk to the defense lawyer, he can prepare you.

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