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Summoned as Witness or Receive a Subpoena Duces Tecum? .....If you receive a summons, a subpoena, or a subpoena duces tecum, you should have the opportunity to consult with a lawyer for advice before you have to appear, testify, and produce evidence such as documents. Will testifying or producing documents result in you facing criminal charges or a lawsuit? Is there a privilege from testifying or producing evidence? You need the answers to your questions. .....Beware that the opportunity to consult with a lawyer does not mean that you have unlimited time in which to do so. If you appear for a hearing without a lawyer, the court, grand jury, Congress, or the Maryland General Assembly may find that you have waived your right to counsel, if it finds that you have had sufficient time to get an attorney.
.....The pages and links on this web site are provided as a public service and on an informational basis only. They do not provide a comprehensive statement of the law, and no one should rely on these materials as legal advice. If you have a legal problem or question, you should consult with an attorney, who can investigate the particular circumstances of your situation. Although I answer all e-mail and telephone calls, this does not constitute legal representation. I am not your lawyer, until we make an agreement and I receive my fee. In order to protect your confidentiality, please call to discuss your concerns. E-mail is not a confidential means of communication, because it can be intercepted by anyone. The initial consultation is free. Last revised: November 13, 2018 |