Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Never been to the courhouse before. I witnessed a hit and run a few months ago and i guess they caught the lady. The paper said I need to be down at the courthouse tomorrow morning to testify as a witness. I HATE downtown. I don't know where to park? (parking garage close?), What do I do when I get there? What do I wear? Any hints/tips/tricks? The only thing that's going through my mind is like any movie that has to do with courtrooms (runaway jury is one of them). What should I expect? And last.. how do I get down there with all the contruction going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Call the prosecutor who subpeonaed you and see if you are acutally needed. Sometimes you are needed, sometimes it is just a prelim hearing and they sent you the subpeona just incase you are needed. But I wouldn't waste a trip downtown unless you spoke to the prosecutor first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 There is parking next to the courthouse and across the street. Just be prepared to wait awhile before the case starts and just laugh at all the trashy people around you waiting for their case. Expect you to be minimally involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Well on the paper it says I'm to appear as a witness and it's a trial. I think there were about 5-6 other people who witnessed it too. I was going to call the prosecuter but I've been too busy during the day to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 there is usually parking at the meters on the south side of I-70 or there is a close parking garage on front st., next to the juvenile court Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 As stated before, there are parking garages close. Just go, enjoy yourself, and when they put you on the stand, recommend the death penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Good luck. As you know, the people you saw hit were mutual friends of ours. I hope they throw the book at those fuckers who did it... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 What should I expect? http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/mycousinvinnyquestioning.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) I was thinking more along the lines of this. http://www.militarypress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/truth-for-web.jpg Edited December 10, 2012 by Buck531 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Are they paying you to miss work for this bs? I would offer a notarized letter detailing what i saw and hope thats enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 $8 is what I'm getting paid. woot. For the entire day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 This is serving the public, there are many ways "to serve", thank you for your service. Be honest and confident. That is all that is asked of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) This is serving the public, there are many ways "to serve", thank you for your service. Be honest and confident. That is all that is asked of you. I hate hit and run people. I saw the accident, saw the lady kept going. I stopped to see if the woman/kids were ok. Then stuck around and gave my statement/number, etc. Found out that the lady who got hit with the two kids was the mother in-law of a friend that I went to HS with. Haven't seen either one of them since HS Mark and Tanaya). Sucks meeting that way. Edited December 10, 2012 by Buck531 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 It's actually going to trial and there's 5 or 6 witnesses? Lady must have an awesome or terrible lawyer. Be sure to try the Jury Room for food when you're done. Good drinks and food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) "You see, what had happened was...................................." When people start out like this, I tune them out, because it's usually bullshit that follows. I think you will hear an explination that starts like this. Good for you doing your part though. I hope she gets embarassed by the system and that it works for the people who it need to. Jail time with angry fisting lesbos sounds about right. Edited December 10, 2012 by Mojoe edit, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicranium Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 The mother was a guy I went to high school with.. http://i.imgur.com/YvoHT.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 http://i.imgur.com/YvoHT.gif woops yeah that came out wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 If you were taking a car w/o front license plate, park in a parking garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Turbo Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 There is a Kroger's about a 2 minute walk south of the CH on Front Street. They have parking for $2 behind and to the south of the store. The lots are big enough dings are not a worry and they are safe and clean. I've been in this situation once before. I witnessed a hit and run on a cop. I followed they guy (with his passenger door flappin' in the breeze from the colision) on to 71S from 161 and called the po-po. The cop involved already informed them so they had an idea when I called. Gave them the plate number and hung back about 4 car lengths since the wife as with me and I had NO IDEA who I was following. He exited at Sinclair, we got stopped by the light there. I was still on the phone when the light turned green. We turned south and got stopped by the light at Morse. He was first in line, I was still hanging back about 3 cars. Traffic was light on a Thursday about 10PM. The next thing I knew (it seemed to happen all at once) a Dodge Avenger stops in the on coming lane to my left. 2 dudes in flannel and pistols got out. "Ah, under cover!", I thought to myself, and then we were bathed in light from above (chopper) a police van comes from under the bridge on Morse to stop right in front of the perp and then about 8 other cop cars pull up. Yowser and wtf! Cops thanked us for our help, detective came up and said same. Asked for our contact info. Month or so later we got the "invite" to witness. Long story short, when the public defender saw us show up (not all witnesses do) they made a deal with the DA. We sat for 5-10 minutes and then were told we could leave. Never saw a judge or nothin'. I bet the same happens for you. A few weeks later we got a nice letter from the Chief of the Po-Po's and the officer involved. Were I smart I would carry it with me... but I 'aint. The driver was... 1. Drunk 2. Illegal (immigrant from a country directly to the south) 3. Un-licensed and uninsured 4. All of the above. Yea, it's 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 There is the parking garage directly across High from the courthouse. Entrance is from Fulton Street. It's where all the various clerks and whatnot in the courthouse park, so it's patrolled and as safe to park at as anyplace downtown can be. I think it's $5 if you're there more than an hour but less than 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Don't park at the lot closest to the courthouse, it's always slammed, park at the next one north (right next to Columbus Commons Park) and walk an extra block. What time are you scheduled to show up? 9:00am? Honestly no reason to worry about being on time IMO, everytime i've been down there (for misc traffic issues) and my paperwork said to be there @ 9:00 jack shit happened till about 9:45. Heck the second time I went down I didn't get there till 9:20 and was fine, people were still filling in behind me. Also dress in your best clothes, maybe even a suit. The prosecutor/judge/lawyers will show you an increased level of respect. Always lol @ people going to court in hoodies n shit http://forums.nicoclub.com/images/smilies/picard.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So if I'm coming from Gahanna take 670 to 3rd (now that it's open) and turn right on to Fulton. Get in the garage and walk across the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So if I'm coming from Gahanna take 670 to 3rd (now that it's open) and turn right on to Fulton. Get in the garage and walk across the street? yep. be careful on 670 going in to downtown. speed drops to 45 I got ticketed on the first day they dropped it in Nov '11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So if I'm coming from Gahanna take 670 to 3rd (now that it's open) and turn right on to Fulton. Get in the garage and walk across the street? Definitely not, the fulton Garage is a cluster fuck. Take 3rd to East Rich st, take a right then park in that garage and enjoy the 5min walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Waited for 4 hours outside the courtroom. The lady who was hit didn't even show up. A little after 11 the prosecutor came out and said they settled it and I can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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