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As part of my plea I agreed to testify against defendant. I was never asked the role defendant played in crime. I am done with my sentence. Can the prosecutor revoke my plea if I refuse to testify?
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Yes, the prosecutor can revoke your plea if you refuse. Also if you go on trail and lie to the court you will face more charges. It is best that you just do what you agreed to.
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If a defendant refuses to testify at trial what can the prosecution tell the jury?
Your question is unclear. In the USA, a defendant does NOT HAVE TO testify at his trial, ever. The defendant is the one accused of committing the crime. He does not have to say anything (OJ Simpson did NOT testify in his first trial, Scott Peterson did NOT testify at his trial.) The Prosecutor will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence shows the defendant committed the crime. The Defense Attorney will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence does NOT show the defendant committed the crime. The defendant does not have to be one of those witnesses. He cannot be forced to testify.
Who cannot testify against a defendant?
In most states, the spouse. There are also certain professional or social relationships that are regarded as privileged... for example, attorney-client, doctor-patient, or priest-parishoner communications may be exempt from subpoena.Note that this does not mean that the person in question cannot testify against the defendant, it means they can't be forced to testify against the defendant. A spouse can choose to testify. The professional cases usually can't, but what they cannot testify about is limited. If the doctor saw the defendant standing over the murder victim with a bloody knife in his hand, for example, that's not a privileged communication and the fact that he happens to be the defendant's doctor is irrelevant.
What do you say when you have to testify against your abuser?
The prosecutor should go over your testimony so you can practice.
Is a prosecutor forbidden to make any statements that draws the jurys attention to the defendants failure to testify?
No. The jury will likely be instructed by the judge and the defense not to draw any inference from the fact that the defendant did not testify in his own behalf, but nothing prevents the prosecutor from referring to this OBVIOUS fact in his closing argument.
Why must a defendant be informed of the charges against them?
A defendent has to be faware of his charges that way he knows what he has to testify to
In the United states a defendant cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in a criminal trial?
true
Can a victim appeal a court's sentence of a defendant?
No. Only the sentenced defendant can appeal their own sentence. However if you really feel strongly about it, you can approach the defense attorney and tell them you will gladly testify on their clients behalf.
Does a wife have to testify against her husband is Wi in a domestic violence case?
A spouse cannot be forced to testify against the other regardless of the issue. However, not doing so might jeopardize the prosecutor's case against the individual who is facing the charges.
Can a husband choose to not testify against his mate in Washington state?
A spouse or civil partner of a defendant is almost always considered a competent witness for either side, and may choose to testify for or against their spouse. A defendant may, when relevant, compel their spouse or civil partner to testify on their behalf. The prosecution however, may only compel the testimony of the defendant's spouse or civil partner in cases of domestic abuse or violence or sexual offences towards persons under 16. When the spouse or civil partner is a co-defendant to the charges, they may not be compelled to testify. ~wikipedia.org/wiki/Spousal_privilege
Is the defendant always required to provide testimony in the trial?
No, the defendant is not required to provide testimony in their trial. The right to remain silent is protected under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and a defendant cannot be compelled to testify against themselves.
I am the victim in a strong arm robbery case but I no longer want to testify All the Prosecutor has is my police report Do you think that is sufficient evidence for trial?
Sorry, no, that is not enough, In the US the defendant is entitled to be confronted by their accuser. In a Forcible Robbery case it is a crime against the state and you are the Complaining Witness (Complainant). It is not within your power to "drop charges" or anything like that. Talk it over with the Prosecutor and tell him/her your apprehension.
What is the purpose of a plea bargain?
Its a criminal law term used to define the process in which the accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser criminal offense in which they were originally being charged with....in essence you bargain for a lesser charge in exchange for pleading guilty to the lesser offense. A plea bargain, also known as plea agreement, plea deal or copping a plea, is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
