If you made a statement – whether to the police or a member of the defence team – you may have been asked to sign the statement agreeing to attend court as a witness.

If you have been asked to attend court, it’s highly likely you’ll need to give evidence.

Should you decide not to attend, the magistrate or judge can issue a summons requiring you to come to court. In some cases, if you still do not attend, a warrant can be issued for your arrest, and you will be brought to court to explain why you have refused to attend willingly.