I just left my abusive spouce and am facing charges In Minnesota. I am not letting him see the kids becouse he has threatened to take them so many times. He said if I do not Let him see the kids he will testify just to make sure I go behind bars.
2006-07-01 18:07:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I can't tell you specifically about your state but in general spouses can testify about crimiinal activity. There is so much more advice you need, but you need a lawyer of your own to give it to you. You have to get one so you dont get boned by the system
2006-07-01 18:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-11 14:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so- but a spouse can't be FORCED to testify against his/her spouse. But I don't think there is any law stopping a spouse from testifying against his/her spouse. I am not a lawyer or anything, so you better talk to yours, or get one if you don't have one.
2006-07-01 18:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a spouse can testify against you. He can not be MADE to testify against you, if he doesn't want to, but if he chooses to, he certainly can.
You two sound like a couple of real sweethearts.
2006-07-01 18:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by lamoviemaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. However, they cannot be compelled to testify if they choose not to. Also, they can be compelled to testify if the charges involve minors. I believe this is so.
Regards, A Friend
2006-07-01 18:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-01 18:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can, but he can not be forced to. Also, the other side would have to consider that he is doing this to be vindictive so the testimony may not be allowed. It is probably best to speak with an attorney for whatever kind of criminal offense it was.
2006-07-01 18:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your atty has to file a motion that make any and all conversations or actions between you and your spouse confidential. There are ways of shutting him up... LEGALLY!! A spouse can be bound by the same privledge as an atty or doctor... Just ask your atty.
2006-07-01 18:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by gentlebreeze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read what lamoviemaven and gentebreeze both said and I concur with them. You need a mouthpiece, sweetheart. That's slang for a lawyer. Good luck with it!
2006-07-01 18:20:47 · answer #9 · answered by Paul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state and the type of offence, usually no, but since he's an estranged spouce there may be allowences for that in your/his state.
2006-07-01 18:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋