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1. K&R - the right not to have to testify against one's spouse

Reply to dballance (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 01:08 PM

Aug 2013

is FEDERAL law, isn't it? Thus, I don't see how they can enforce this subpoena.

I oppose capital punishment - however, despite that, the details surrounding this case make me think I'd not take it pro bono, if I were a lawyer (and I'm not). It's hard to feel sympathetic for the accused, based upon the allegations. Anyway...

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"Lesbian May Be Forced to Testify Against Wife" This ought to be interesting. [View all] dballance Aug 2013 OP

K&R - the right not to have to testify against one's spouse closeupready Aug 2013 #1

The article leads me to believe it's a state law, not federal that provides spousal immunity dballance Aug 2013 #2

I'd assume that like the guys from Ohio Fearless Aug 2013 #3