Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
pleading the 5th
does a person have to testify against a spouse in a criminal trial, the person is also a severe diabetic and her sugars were very low at the time a statement was made, also emotional stress is involved. can this person not testify and pay no legal recourse?
Asked on 4/01/07, 4:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Phelps
Phelps Law Office
Re: pleading the 5th
Your question can not be answered without more facts. The spousal privilege pertains to communications only not actions.
Answered on 4/01/07, 10:05 pm
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