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In Arizona can a wife be forced to testify for the State against her husband?
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∙ 13y ago
you can be subpoenaed. however, you can say you do not remember and do not recall for every single question that they ask you.
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Do you have to testify against your boyfriend?
Unless you are married you could be forced to testify. A spouse can not be forced to testify against a husband/wife.
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.
What article states a person can not be forced to testify against himself?
Article of what country.
What amendment says a person has the right to testify against himself?
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."
In Texas can a common law wife be forced to testify against her husband?
Since a common law marriage is a legally binding marriage in Texas, she would have the same rights and restrictions as any other wife.
Which amendment says you cant testify against yourself in court because of?
There is NO amendment that says you CANNOT testify against yourself. There is an amendment that says that you cannot be FORCED to testify against yourself. A BIG difference! The 5th Amendment to the US Constitution protects you against self incrimination unless you WILLINGLY waive that right.
In the United states a defendant cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in a criminal trial?
true
Can married testify against each other in drug court?
In some states, married spouses cannot be forced to testify against one another, HOWEVER - they are not forbidden from doing so if they voluntarily wish to do so.
Can a 5 yr old be forced to testify?
No minor (18 and under) can be forced to testify and for those who are not minors you can face charges if you do not testify.
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.
What do reporters use to argue against being forced to testify in court or to reveal their sources?
the 1st Amendment guarantee of the free exchange of ideas
Does a wife have to testify against husband in a domestic violence case when she is the victim and has been supeonad?
The law states, that a wife Does NOT have to testify against her husband if she does NOT wish too. Call you local Court house to verify, they will tell you the same. I had the same question a few yrs ago myself, lol.
