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
1 Answer from Attorneys
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.
Answered on 10/12/09, 11:55 am
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