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What article states a person can not be forced to testify against himself?

Article of what country.


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.


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.


If a person is subpoenaed to testify can they still exercise the fifth amendment or do they have to testify?

You can never be forced to say anything that incriminates YOU, but if you have information about any other crime you are required to truthfully answer all questions.


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."


Why Due process a person cannot be made to testify against himself or herself?

The 5th Amendment to the Constitution stated that the federal government had to use due process, which is protection from unfair governmental action, and that one can not be forced to testify against one's self in the court of law.


Can a defendant be forced to testify in a civil case, even if they do not want to?

In a civil case, a defendant cannot be forced to testify. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in any legal proceeding, including civil cases.


Can a prisoner from Oklahoma be forced to testify as a witness to a crime in AZ?

I belive so.


Can you be forced to testify in a civil case?

Yes, you can be compelled to testify in a civil case through a subpoena issued by the court. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in legal consequences.


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.


Does a mentally disabled person have to testify in court?

Generally speaking anyone can be asked to testify. Though someone can be ruled as medically or mentally unable or incompetent to testify.


Do you have to testify if you are the one on trial?

No, a person on trial for a crime doesn't have to testify if they choose not to do so. In fact, depending on the case, attorneys will often advise their client not to testify.

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