Tuna-Salad 0 #1 February 15, 2012 At 7:15 this morning I was given a court subpoena for the state of Florida Vs Chris Cox. Not knowing anyone named Chris Cox I did a search for arrest records and found only one for a guy arrested in 2009 for a violation of probation. I called the number on the paper after 8 to figure out where I fit into this and how my name came about. The lady told me it is a murder trial, then it hit's me... A guy was murdered in my apartment complex in 2009 and I had given the victim a ride to the store in the rain a few weeks prior which makes me a witness...? Chris cox is the person being charged.... Pretty strange stuff..Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #2 February 15, 2012 Did the police interview after the murder? Was this for the trial? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 February 15, 2012 You'll probably be OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 February 15, 2012 So you gave the guy a ride a few weeks before he was killed and you get called to court. That is messed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #5 February 15, 2012 Yes I was at the drop zone and got a call from a detective who put it bluntly that he did not care how much I had been drinking it would be to my benefit to find a way to come talk to him rather than them give me a ride.. In a way it will be interesting to take part in a trial, but sort of weird that all I had to do was give the guy a ride to be considered a witnessMillions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #6 February 15, 2012 hi Someone knocks on you door at 7:15 am and hands you a court supoena.. What would happen if you stayed in bed, or ignored the Knock and finished oatmeal and cartoons.R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #7 February 15, 2012 Dunno. Probably have a warrant out if you don't appear..Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #8 February 15, 2012 My wife had something similar happen to her...albeit not a murder case. A lady with her same name had an accident in Houston and they couldnt find the lady that had the accident so they started sending out mass notices to anyone with that name. We had to get the services of an attorney to get them to leave us the hell alone. Guess its a good thing my sister married a lawyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 February 15, 2012 As a (current) juror on a murder trial, I of course can't talk about the trial, but I will say that one thing being on this trial has brought home to me (though I knew it, I'd never really thought about it) is that the term "witness" doesn't mean that you saw anything at all related to the crime - it just means that you are a person brought into the courtroom to provide a piece or pieces of evidence. In your case, it could be something as simple as establishing that the victim was in a certain place at a certain time (when you gave him a ride). This information may conflict with the story the defendant is giving."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #10 February 15, 2012 Quote Yes I was at the drop zone and got a call from a detective who put it bluntly that he did not care how much I had been drinking it would be to my benefit to find a way to come talk to him rather than them give me a ride.. Sounds pretty hard-assed to me. And they wonder why people aren't more cooperative with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 February 15, 2012 Quote Guess its a good thing my sister married a lawyer. You let your sister marry a lawyer .... don't you like her? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #12 February 15, 2012 shhhh...Tuna could be an accessory! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #13 February 15, 2012 QuoteAs a (current) juror on a murder trial, I of course can't talk about the trial, but I will say that one thing being on this trial has brought home to me (though I knew it, I'd never really thought about it) is that the term "witness" doesn't mean that you saw anything at all related to the crime - it just means that you are a person brought into the courtroom to provide a piece or pieces of evidence. In your case, it could be something as simple as establishing that the victim was in a certain place at a certain time (when you gave him a ride). This information may conflict with the story the defendant is giving. I'll add that this might be sword rattling between prosecution and defense. "Oh yeah?...take a look at this list of witnesses I'm going to put on the stand." Rocket?...paging Lawrocket?Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #14 February 15, 2012 Quote Quote Yes I was at the drop zone and got a call from a detective who put it bluntly that he did not care how much I had been drinking it would be to my benefit to find a way to come talk to him rather than them give me a ride.. Sounds pretty hard-assed to me. And they wonder why people aren't more cooperative with them. I agree what the hell they want you as a witness and treat you like a criminal. I am not saying Tuna is not a criminal....just that he should not be treated like 1.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 February 15, 2012 QuoteAt 7:15 this morning I was given a court subpoena for the state of Florida Vs Chris Cox. Not knowing anyone named Chris Cox I did a search for arrest records and found only one for a guy arrested in 2009 for a violation of probation. I called the number on the paper after 8 to figure out where I fit into this and how my name came about. The lady told me it is a murder trial, then it hit's me... A guy was murdered in my apartment complex in 2009 and I had given the victim a ride to the store in the rain a few weeks prior which makes me a witness...? Chris cox is the person being charged.... Pretty strange stuff.. See in Minnesota the wood chipper is indeed far more appropriate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpgoggin 0 #16 February 15, 2012 If the police treat you like this, explain that you would be happy to schedule an appointment with them and answer their questions with a attorney present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #17 February 15, 2012 QuoteQuote Guess its a good thing my sister married a lawyer. You let your sister marry a lawyer .... don't you like her? Think that's bad? I let my wife marry a lawyer. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #18 February 15, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Guess its a good thing my sister married a lawyer. You let your sister marry a lawyer .... don't you like her? Think that's bad? I let my wife marry a lawyer. did you get a pre-nup You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #19 February 15, 2012 Pre-nip is way more fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #20 February 15, 2012 Quote Yes I was at the drop zone and got a call from a detective who put it bluntly that he did not care how much I had been drinking it would be to my benefit to find a way to come talk to him rather than them give me a ride.. In a way it will be interesting to take part in a trial, but sort of weird that all I had to do was give the guy a ride to be considered a witness I wonder if the police man tracked you down to the DZ via your profile on DZ.comTMI dude If they read your post about sitting in the mall parking lot with your back up lights on at xmas time. Your toast R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #21 February 15, 2012 Quote shhhh...Tuna could be an accessory! Ya mean like a purse?Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #22 February 15, 2012 I need to clarify that the police were not the ones to call me today.. a process agent handed me the papers.. The police were involved when the body was found at the scene and they were looking for suspects. That is when I was told I needed to talk to them. I only commented really because it's 3 years later and had long since forgotten..Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogeyMan 0 #23 February 17, 2012 QuoteI need to clarify that the police were not the ones to call me today.. a process agent handed me the papers.. The police were involved when the body was found at the scene and they were looking for suspects. That is when I was told I needed to talk to them. I only commented really because it's 3 years later and had long since forgotten.. Sounds like the cops are trying to establish a time line for the victim leading up to the crime. On the surface, you don't have anything to break a sweat over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #24 February 17, 2012 Quote shhhh...Tuna could be an accessory! Ya mean like stainless steel hardware or custom handles?Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #25 February 17, 2012 Quote Quote shhhh...Tuna could be an accessory! Ya mean like a purse? Damn... Beat me to it... Fucker!Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
