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If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
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
A defendent has to be faware of his charges that way he knows what he has to testify to
Unless you are married you could be forced to testify. A spouse can not be forced to testify against a husband/wife.
AnswerActually, there are a lot of different circumstances pertaining to such things. Consulting with an attorney would be your best bet.AnswerRegarding a spouse testifying against their partner: It depends on state law. The laws prohibiting a spouse from testifying were developed to protect the sanctity of marriage and make certain intimate communication between spouses would be protected. Some states allow the spouse who will testify to decide. To answer the question: Domestic partners aren't marriedand so do not automatically enjoy statutory spousal protections. This issue would also vary according to state laws. In California, a registered domestic partnership confers immunity against being forced to testify in court against a partner.
if you are not called into court, you will not have to testify
Testify - Rage Against the Machine song - was created in 2000.
No, they can not make a spouse testify against a spouse.Added: But, they are not prevented from doing so, if THEY wish.
Yes, the marital exemption no longer applies. However, if it would tend to incriminate YOU, you may refuse to testify under the 5th Amendment (self incrimination clause) of the Constitution.
Yes, a spouse can testify but only on a voluntary basis. The spouse can not be compelled 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.
Self Incrimination