Stating a wife doesnt: brilliant idea
Unless you are married you could be forced to testify. A spouse can not be forced to testify against a husband/wife.
No, they can not make a spouse testify against a spouse.Added: But, they are not prevented from doing so, if THEY wish.
Yes, a spouse can testify but only on a voluntary basis. The spouse can not be compelled to testify.
Under the US Constitution (5th Amendment), a spouse (wife or husband) cannot be compelled to testify.
Yes
If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
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.
you can be subpoenaed. however, you can say you do not remember and do not recall for every single question that they ask you.
If your relationship with one another doesn't fall under the legally protected status of "husband and wife" (including common-law marriage) then, yes, you can be compelled to testify against him.
Testify - Rage Against the Machine song - was created in 2000.
Common law recognised the important of marriage . The general rule is , wife or husband shall not be compel to testify in criminal proceeding if one of either is being charge of an crime , unless in case of domestic violence .If wife or husband wish to testify in defence of the spouse , he or she shall do so by his or her will hence . Court will not subpoenaed them .If the information so taken are of that kind of proving the relevant fact in question , than it can be use against the husband .In common law , wife or husband mean . The current and the former wife or husband .
If subpoenaed, I believe so. If you refuse to show you will be held in contempt by the court.