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