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Actually, 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.
What else can I help you with?
Can a person be made to testify on a domestic charge against their will on a civil case?
You would have to appear in court if summoned. You can plead the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify.
Under which category does this constitutional amendment fall due process that a person cannot be made to testify against themselves?
The 5th Amendment guarantees that a person does not have to testify against him or herself.
Ensuring domestic tranquilityextraditionthe right to redress means ensuring peacefulness or calmness?
To redress means to rectify or right a wrong. This can be a way to ensure domestic tranquility by asking each partner to redress all wrongs made to their partner.
Is a wife 911 call admissible when wife did not see the event happen and dose not want to testify?
I'm not too sure on American (I guess) law but if you have information about a crime I would definitely phone the police. If you don't wish to testify you could always make the call anonymous. Also, a person can never be made to testify either against themselves especially, and there are shield laws where spouse cannot be exerted to testify against their spouse.
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 distinctions can be made about the rights of the accused and how they protect the accused?
5th amendment - This protects the rights of the accused by saying that people do not have to testify against themselves in court.
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.
What category does this Constitutional Amendment fall due process a person cannot be made to testify against himself or herself?
You are asking about the 5th amendment. It is called taking the 5th.
What is a sentence using testify?
The doctors said that eating candy is bad for your health.
Do health insurance companies have to recognize domestic partners?
Generally no, with a few exceptions. Some municipalities require that contractors doing business with the city provide domestic partner coverage to their workers. Employers that are parties to a collective bargaining agreement that provides domestic partner coverage cannot unilaterally stop providing that benefit. Please note that this pertains to domestic partnerships only and that the laws are different for same-sex marriage.
Can a wife be made to testify if she made a statement?
if it was a written statement yes she can be called to court
Can a 16 year old be made to testify in Florida court?
Yes.
