In state court, you could not be compelled to testify in a state that recognizes your same-sex marriage, but you could be compelled if the state does not recognize your marriage. In federal court, you could not be compelled to testify regardless of whether the state recognizes your marriage, according to an announcement made on February 8, 2014, by United States Attorney General Eric Holder.
In order to get a more accurate answer, one would have to contact a lawyer for more information. According to some research on the internet, it is against the law for spouses to testify against each other but this question does not say who she is testifying against.
It depends on the legislation of the country concerned.
No, she cannot be forced to do so by legal means, but she may do so voluntarily if she wishes.
You cannot be forced to testify but if you don't then you become an enabler. You need to speak with a domestic abuse counselor.
There are some exceptions to spousal confidentiality, and not living together - in some states - is one of them. You should speak to an attorney.
No
There is NO amendment that says you CANNOT testify against yourself. There is an amendment that says that you cannot be FORCED to testify against yourself. A BIG difference! The 5th Amendment to the US Constitution protects you against self incrimination unless you WILLINGLY waive that right.
NO amendment says a person has the right to testify against himself (which is true), but there is one that says the opposite.The Fifth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, says that no citizen can be forced to testify against themselvesi.e. you have the right to NOT testify against yourself.In popular culture, "taking the Fifth" means "invoking your right against self-incrimination."
In some states, married spouses cannot be forced to testify against one another, HOWEVER - they are not forbidden from doing so if they voluntarily wish to do so.
the 1st Amendment guarantee of the free exchange of ideas
With no Fifth Amendment you could be required to testify against yourself in court.
no
Your right to not testify in court against yourself. If your testimony will incriminate you, or find you guilty, you have the right to take the fifth amendment and choose not testify.
The 5th Amendment. That's why they say "I plea the 5th"
The 5th Amendment to the Constitution stated that the federal government had to use due process, which is protection from unfair governmental action, and that one can not be forced to testify against one's self in the court of law.
The Fifth Amendment projects each citizen of the US from being forced to testify against himself; it also allows him to procure a lawyer and defend himself in court.
Yes
You would have to appear in court if summoned. You can plead the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify.