Can a wife be forced to testify against husband?

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Can a wife be forced to testify against husband?

Husband was accused of attacking wife and restraining order applied. Wife wishes for restraining order to be dropped and procesuting is stating she must testified against him when she has ask not to testify. Is this true; can this happen legaly? Procesutor told wife if she doesn’t she will be in contempt.

Asked on April 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, Ohio

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Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

In Massachusetts, a spouse has the right to refuse to testify against the other spouse.  While this privilege varies from state to state, most states have a similiar privilge to protect the spousal relationship.


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