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Originally Posted by jessye_1
So if an officer comes to your door and asks for you but, has only your given name right and not your surname. I had an officer ask for Jessica Bassett, the Jessica is correct but the Basset is not, I know that if I open mail with Jessica Bassett on it I am commiting a crime so would excepting a subpoena with the wrong name be the same?
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Check with the court requirements for your particular state. In some instances, a subpoena can be delivered to the official office or residence (regardless of who accepts the document) of the person named.
Now, IMHO. If the officer asked if you were 'Jessica Bassett' and the document read "Jessica Bassett Smith/Jones/Robinson (or whatever surname)" then your response could be considered wrongful IF the only name you know and use is "Jessica Bassett". Like I said before, check with your local requirements before making a final determination on such things.
On another note. You can always file, in the public record, an affidavit attesting to the fact that your name is "Jessica Bassett" and that you are not known by any other name; be sure to list the addy on the affidavit.
Jerry Carlos