I've been summoned as a witness in a trial
You must attend; if you fail to appear without an excuse, you can be fined between 180 and 600 euros.
You must attend
Witnesses who are summoned must go to the trial.
«Los testigos y los peritos citados tendrán el deber de comparecer en el juicio o vista que finalmente se hubiese señalado.»
If you don't go
A fine of 180 to 600 euros, after hearing you for five days.
«La infracción de este deber se sancionará por el Tribunal, previa audiencia por cinco días, con multa de ciento ochenta a seiscientos euros.»
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