Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

In federal court in the state of Fla,do I as the wife have to testify against my husband? If supponed to court or not.


Asked on 2/13/11, 8:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Generally speaking, Federal court applies the law of the state you are in. There is a spousal privilege to avoid testifying against your husband about any conversations you have had together, but there may be exceptions. For example, if you witnessed your husband commit a crime, but there was no discussion of it between the two of you, then you may have to testify. In other words, you should talk to a lawyer.

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Answered on 2/13/11, 4:24 pm


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