You would have to appear in court if summoned. You can plead the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify.
According to the Constitution a person does not have to testify against themselves; in some states a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against a spouse.
The 5th Amendment guarantees that a person does not have to testify against him or herself.
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Themselves. They don't have to testify against themselves.
Article of what country.
5th
NO amendment says a person has the right to testify against himself (which is true), but there is one that says the opposite.The Fifth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, says that no citizen can be forced to testify against themselvesi.e. you have the right to NOT testify against yourself.In popular culture, "taking the Fifth" means "invoking your right against self-incrimination."
at least two witenesses testify against him or her
Yes
If it is against a family member - file a complaint of Domestic Violence. When your court appearance is held you will have to testify in front of the judge as to why you are in fear of bodily harm and/or what is driving you to this point. Be aware that the other person will also be given the opportunity to testify and the judge will decide whether the events rise to the level of granting an inujunction or not.
no
5th amendment. "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."