What I learned today.

Today I learned how to subpoena a witness who is in the custody of the CDCR. 

First, obtain his location from the inmate locator number (916) 445-6713 or by fax at (916) 322-0500.  You will need his/her full name and date of birth or CDC number. 

Then contact the insitution where s/he is incarcerated. Confirm that you will need to send a copy of the subpoena and proof of service along with SASE and a cover letter.  They will serve for you and return the POS.

Also, you will need to obtain a Removal Order from the Court.  This may well be the subject of a post in the near future.

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Query:  Why is it constitutionally permissible for cops to lie to criminals, but a crime (obstruction of justice) for criminals to lie to cops?

Point:  Do not lie to the cops (federally you're looking at 20 years max).  It is better for a lot of reasons, not only avoiding obstruction charges, to just keep your mouth shut. 


The chief internal enemies of any state are those public officials who betray the trust imposed upon them by the people.

Dalton Trumbo