Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

spousal laws

do i have rights when it comes to testifing against my husband in a alleged criminal act


Asked on 12/05/08, 11:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: spousal laws

You have the absolute right to testify against your husband.

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Answered on 12/06/08, 12:25 am
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: spousal laws

Yes, there is such a thing as spousal privilege which might be used in a right not to testify against your husband. This particular privilege will not be applicable in a domestic violence case where you are the victim and your husband the defendant.

If you are dealing with exactly this type of situation there might be other grounds which would enable you not to testify. Contact a lawyer to go over your situation in more depth.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 12/06/08, 4:13 am


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