Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

battery on a spouse

can a wife be forced to testify agains her husban?

If she dosen't want to?


Asked on 12/05/08, 2:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: battery on a spouse

People generally can't be forced to testify against their spouse, but there are exceptions to this rule. In California, there is an exception for domestic violence cases. In your particular situation, therefore, the answer is yes.

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Answered on 12/05/08, 3:10 pm


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