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No, a person on trial for a crime doesn't have to testify if they choose not to do so. In fact, depending on the case, attorneys will often advise their client not to testify.
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Can a doctor testify at trial if they are charged with malpractice?
Anyone who is sued is allowed to testify at trial for a calim against him or her.
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.
How can someone testify if they are not a witness?
They can't. Only subpoeana'd witnesses may testify at a trial or hearing.
Accepting the responsibility to testify as a witness at a trial guarntees everyones right to?
a fair trial
Can a psychiatrist testify about a former patient at a trial?
Yes.
What is a translation of a 5th amendment?
No one can be tried for the same crime twice and one does not have to testify against himself/herself in a trial.
What right do you have with regard if testifying if you are the defendant on trial?
You have the right to not testify if you're the one on trial, as well as the right not to incriminate your self. But once you decide testify you have to go through with it. you cant decide you don't like a question and not answer it. Either your all in or all out there is no in-between
You and your fiance are charged with a criminal case that you are going to trial for can the state of Maine make us testify against one another?
Yes, only legally married spouses are protected from being forced to testify against one another.
Are prosecutors required to give defense attorneys the identity of witnesses that will testify at a trial?
Yes.
Who does not have to testify in a criminal trial?
Yes AA Not in the United States
In the United states a defendant cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in a criminal trial?
true
Which case upheld the use to a closed-circuit television to shield children who testify at trial?
Maryland v. Craig
