How is a subpoena used in a white collar crime investigation?

A subpoena is a legal document that is issued by a court and requires the recipient to appear in court to provide testimony or documents for a case. In the context of a white collar crime investigation, a subpoena serves to compel a witness—or potentially the suspect—to appear in court to provide testimony and/or produce documents related to the case. In Virginia, the process for issuing a subpoena generally begins with the attorney for either the state or the defendant filing a motion with the court to issue a subpoena. The motion must include the name, address, and contact information of the person to be subpoenaed. Once the court has granted the motion, the subpoena can be issued. In addition to providing evidence related to a white collar crime case, a subpoena can also be used to compel a witness to appear in court to provide information and testimony related to the case. Depending on the specific charges, the court may also order the defendant to appear in court in order to testify or produce documents. Subpoenas can also be used to compel third parties, such as banks or businesses, to produce documents or other evidence related to the case. This type of subpoena must be served to the third party, and the third party then has a certain period of time to comply with the court’s order. In summary, a subpoena can be used to compel a witness or a third party to provide testimony, documents, and other evidence related to a white collar crime investigation.

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