I got subpoena'd today

[Horse with no Name]

I witnessed a car accident a few months ago.

Apparently there is going to be a trial of some sort.

Weird thing was...when they got my name and number for the witness list at the scene of the accident, it was before I changed cell phone providers. Yet, the police got my new phone number...I had literally forgotten all about it before the guy called me today.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Good luck! It should be interesting.

[joshcryer]

2. Civics 101, enjoy yourself, even if it can be a bit arduous.

You could be called last on the day of the trial and I know the wait can be a pain (jury duty can be a pain but I enjoyed it when I was called up; we were released that day, however, I guess the guy pled out at the last minute or something).

[peace13]

3. Hmmm...I wonder how they got the new number?

I guess they can get what they need. No such thing as unlisted anymore! It seems hard to believe that they can use the 'Patriot Act' if you were not a suspect. I miss the old days.

[white_wolf]

4. That's what stuck out to me as well.

Its kind of worrying honestly.

[joshcryer]

6. Type your name in to google.

I doubt they used nefarious means to find the OPs new number.

[Horse with no Name]

7. That was what disturbed me

I really wanted to ask the detective that called me...but felt better not to.

[cloudbase]

5. These things usually settle before trial.

You may have to go through a deposition, though. No big deal.