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In general, yes. The boyfriend-girlfriend relationship is not regarded with the same sanctity as the husband-wife relationship in a court of law. Courts generally interpret the notion that communications between spouses are privileged quite narrowly, and require that the couple be legally married in order to invoke this privilege.
What else can I help you with?
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.
A person can not be forced to testify?
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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.
What article states a person can not be forced to testify against himself?
Article of what country.
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.
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."
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.
In the United states a defendant cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in a criminal trial?
true
Can married testify against each other in drug court?
In some states, married spouses cannot be forced to testify against one another, HOWEVER - they are not forbidden from doing so if they voluntarily wish to do so.
Can a judge force a defendant to testify?
Yes, in general the courts can force you to testify with some exceptions. You have the right to refuse to testify if your testimony would tend to incriminate you. In addition the laws and Rules of Evidence provide certain people privileges from being forced to testify as to certain matters, such as for example, the attorney-client and priest-penitent privilege.
