Nebraska Statutes 77-5016.08. Prohibited acts; penalty
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Disobedience of a subpoena or a refusal to be sworn, to answer as a witness, or to subscribe a deposition, when lawfully ordered, shall be a Class V misdemeanor.
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Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class V misdemeanor | up to $100 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 77-5016.08
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Sworn: shall include affirmed in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801