Quoted: You can't complain about failures in the justice system if you aren't willing to participate in it honestly.
One of the duties in a free society is participating in voting and the courts.
Oops, make that one of the sacred opportunities that many soldiers have died for and many people in the world are willing to die to get is to have an honest court system.
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What a load of jingoistic crap. ComputerGuy obviously has reasons he doesn't want to testify. It has nothing to do with veterans, the flag, Jesus, or puppies.
Quoted: Is there any way one could wiggle out of this?
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Whatever you do, show up. Not showing up will land you in jail. If you have something else to do, call the state attorney/lawyer who actually requested the subpoena and explain. If you're going to be out of town, they will have to pay expenses to get you back. For instance, if you're already planning to be visiting your mother in a different state, the court will have to pay for flights, taxis, etc., both ways.
What would happen if when the said person goes to testify states they no longer have any recollection of the event in question?
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Nothing will happen to you. In fact, this is the only legal way to avoid testifying in court (outside of the Fifth Amendment). You can say "I don't recall" all you want and no one can touch you. If one side presses you on something that you obviously should know, you can always say stuff like "Gee, I guess so. But I'm just not sure" and the other side will rip it apart and get you dismissed from the stand. Whatever you do, DO NOT LIE. Procecutors will try and get you to admit a few small things and lure you into a "perjury trap." Don't fall for it. "I don't recall" is always a good answer.