Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
testifying
what is the law on testifying against a boyfriend ?
can an under aged testify ?
can she plea the 5th or refuss to testify against her boyfrient ?
Asked on 9/04/08, 3:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: testifying
No law preventing it such as might apply between husband and wife, as far as I am aware.
No, she cannot plead the Fifth Amendment against self incrimination unless she might be involved somehow in the crime at issue or a related crime.
And, yes, minors can be required to testify.
Answered on 9/04/08, 7:30 pm
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