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Can a husband testify against his wife and mortgage fraud?
Yes, a spouse can testify but only on a voluntary basis. The spouse can not be compelled to testify.
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.
Can a person be compelled to testify against his brother in court during a criminal case?
Yes
Is there an law stating that a wife cant testify against husband?
Under the US Constitution (5th Amendment), a spouse (wife or husband) cannot be compelled to testify.
Can you ask for expenses incurred for you to testify?
If you are issued a subpoena or material witness warrant to testify upon matters of fact, then you cannot get your expenses back. If you are providing expert witness testimony then you are not compelled to testify and may charge expenses and a fee.
Is it a constitutional right for a defendant in a civil trial not to be compelled to testify?
Yes. If he chooses not to testify, that is his right. The strategy being; that if he does not give 'direct' testimony, he then avoids being available to the plaintiff's attorney for "cross-examination."
If you get wubpoenaed to testify and the person is your daughters father do you have to answer questions?
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.
What amendment give you the right not to testify against yourself?
5th amendment. "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."
What is the meaning of compelling?
of Compel
Can you be forced to testify against yourself in court?
In state court, you could not be compelled to testify in a state that recognizes your same-sex marriage, but you could be compelled if the state does not recognize your marriage. In federal court, you could not be compelled to testify regardless of whether the state recognizes your marriage, according to an announcement made on February 8, 2014, by United States Attorney General Eric Holder.
What does it mean when the witnesses says take the fifth in criminal trails?
Briefly; It refers to the 5th Amendment to US Constitution which states that a person cannot be compelled to testify against himself.
true or false voluntary intoxication is a complete defense to a crime?
true or false defendents in criminal cases have the right to remain silent and cannot be compelled to testify against themselves
