A law question

Platapus · 05-19-11, 08:00 PM

It depends on the state.

Some states a spouse can not be compelled to testify against their spouse
Some states a spouse can be compelled to testify against their spouse

It used to be, and I can't confirm this at this time, some states a spouse could not testify either for or against their spouse.

Also, at one time there were different laws for the husband and the wife.

So the answer is, as is common in the US, it depends on the state.... and in some cases even the crime.

05-19-11, 08:00 PM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,428 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	It depends on the state. Some states a spouse can not be compelled to testify against their spouse Some states a spouse can be compelled to testify against their spouse It used to be, and I can't confirm this at this time, some states a spouse could not testify either for or against their spouse. Also, at one time there were different laws for the husband and the wife. So the answer is, as is common in the US, it depends on the state.... and in some cases even the crime. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.