If I testify against a former employer, do I have immunity?
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If I testify against a former employer, do I have immunity?
I’ve been asked by a state attorney general to testify against a company I worked
for. The company took many people’s money and then did not deliver on their
services. I was the actual person who physically collected checks. I was also
burned by the company who did not pay my remaining paychecks.
If I testify against the company, will I be immune from any consequences even
though I was a participant?
Asked on August 18, 2016 under Criminal Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you do NOT automatically get immunity when you testify against someone else; you only get immunity if the prosecutor specifically agrees (in writing!) to give you immunity in exchange for your testimony. (You've probably seen this on police, etc. shows, where the defendant bargains for immunity.) You have to make sure immunity is specifically offered and given to you; otherwise, as the saying goes, anything you say can and will be used against you. Hire a defense attorney to negotiate this with the authorities.
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