Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

can a wife in texas be required to testify against her husband when she is the victim.


Asked on 10/06/09, 11:51 am

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Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Yes

Privilege Not to Testify in Criminal Case

(1) Exceptions: The privilege of a person's spouse not to be called as a witness for the state does not apply:

(a) Certain criminal proceedings. In any proceeding in which the person is charged with a crime against the person's spouse, a member of the household of either spouse, or any minor.

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Answered on 10/12/09, 11:55 am


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