Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Re: testifing against husband

In certain cases where the wife is the victim she will be required to testfy against the husband. Without knowing more facts I cannot advice you indepth. For a discussion of this issue call Landon Northcutt at 254-968-5400.

Re: testifing against husband

As with most legal questions, there are some "it depends." It depends upon whether one is in state or federal court.

For instance, when the wife is the victim of a crime committed by the husband, or when a child is the victim of the husband [abuse], or when the husband and wife jointly commit a crime, then in the federal courts the wife can be compelled to testify against the husband, at least when she has been granted full immunity.

The rules vary from state-to-state otherwise.