Legal Question in Criminal Law in District of Columbia

Witness

Can a person be forced to testify?


Asked on 10/22/08, 7:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Witness

A person who refuses to testify who is not exercising his or her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination can be subject to contempt of court sanctions if s/he continues to refuse to testify in court(which can include time in the local jailhouse).

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Answered on 10/22/08, 10:47 pm


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