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Originally Posted by JPiZZiJP
Well,
Witnesses don't know what they get themselves into... there are a number of court appearances they'll have to show up for. The first hearing, which they need to show up for just for a few minutes, then the hearing, then possibly trial, etc. etc. etc...
As much as I like helping people, I would not want to be a witness if not necessary... it is a pain in the ass, and it wastes your time. (It's not like you benefit from it, other than being a good samaritan you know?)
~Joe
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if both sides are willing to agree to it you can have a taped witness statement and interview. it is a little system a lot of courts are using now to help take up less of a witnesses time.
basically they get examined and cross examed under oath in front of a judge jsut like normal, but it is all taped. it can then be shown to a jury or another judge if need be.
only problem is that most defense attornies would prefer it to be as difficult for a witness as possible.
later
tim