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What states view the spouse of an accused person as an ordinary witness who can be forced to testify against the accused person?
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∙ 16y ago
None in a criminal proceeding. Spousal privilege is recognized in all the states of the US. This does not apply to cases involving abuse of one by the other. It does not apply to testimony about events that occur before or after the marriage. For full rules, consult an attorney that practices in the state in question.
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What does it mean to have someone testify for or against you?
If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
How do you use the word 'testify' in a sentence to clearly show its meaning?
For example: "The witness was called upon to testify to the Court her relation to the accused".
What does the sixth amendment guarantee us?
• The right to a speedy trial! • The right to a public trial! • The right to notified of the nature and circumstances of the alleged crime! • The right to confront a witness who will testify against the accused! • The right to find a witness who will speak in favor of the accused! •The right to a lawyer! •J
What do we call the court order forces witness for the accused to appear and testify in court whether they want to or not?
A summons.
What do you call a person who testifies under oath in court?
A person who testifies against you is often called a "perjurer" or "liar." (wink)AnswerThe opposing party's witnesses are generally called to testify against you. If you are being tried criminally, they are often called "State's witnesses."
A person does not have to be a witness?
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.
In amendment 5 a person doesn't have to be a witness against what?
Themselves. They don't have to testify against themselves.
What is a rebuttal witness?
A Rebuttal witness is a witness who's testimony contradicts another witness. For example in a murder case the defence might call a character witness to provide evidence that the accused was a mild mannered nice guy. A rebuttal witness might be called by the prosecution to provide contradictory evidence of the accused's character and might testify that the person was violent, bad tempered or abusive. Experts are often called to testify for the prosecution and the defence will then often call other (rebuttal) experts who might have reached a different conclusion.
What can the government do to compel a witness to testify after she or he has asserted the right against self-incrimination?
Grant immunity
Can the prosecution witness be jailed?
i believe that its the witnesses choice wheather they want to see the person they accused of a crime, if the accused refuses it then that is there choice it should not be against the law not to allow a witness to see the accused.
What is the difference between a competent witness and a compellable witness?
A competent witness it one who can understand questions put to them and can reply in an understandable manner. A witness may be found not competent if they have a mental disease the makes them unable to testify meaningfully, such as schizophrenia or dementia. A compellable witness is one that can be forced by law to testify. Almost all competent witnesses are compellable, but there are exceptions. For example, a spouse can be competent but cannot be compelled to testify against their mate.
When a criminal defendant invokes his fifth amendment rights what does that mean?
The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution reads "no person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in any criminal case. " This language has been interpreted to mean that you have a right not to answer questions that would incriminate you.
