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.
Unless you are married you could be forced to testify. A spouse can not be forced to testify against a husband/wife.
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.
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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.
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Article of what country.
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.
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."
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.
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If a person is forced to testify at their own trial, it is often referred to as "compelled testimony." In many legal systems, this can be seen as a violation of the right against self-incrimination, which protects individuals from being forced to provide evidence that could be used against them in a criminal case. However, the specifics can vary depending on jurisdiction and the nature of the trial.
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.