At a minimum you talked with a law enforcement officer or an attorney, otherwise your name would not be known. Remember to stay calm and not lose your temper, even if the attorney seems rude or makes you angry. Never argue with an attorney. It is the job of the attorneys to object to any improper questions. When your testimony is completed and you have been excused, do not discuss your testimony with other witnesses.
Witnesses play an important role in the search for justice.
As a witness, you have legal rights. An employer cannot discipline or discharge you because you are subpoenaed to testify. You will not be required to disclose your home or employment address unless ordered by the court. It is against the law for any person to use force, threats, or coercion to prevent or dissuade you from testifying or to give false testimony in a legal proceeding or reporting a crime to law enforcement. A separate waiting area away from the defense witnesses is available for victim witnesses.