Under Which of the Following Circumstances Would a Waiver of the Marital

question 29

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following circumstances would a waiver of the marital communications privilege be necessary for one spouse to provide the information requested of them?

• A) Jess is charged with domestic violence against Sara, his spouse. Sara is asked to give information about a phone call she had with Jess.
• B) Kory is charged with physically abusing his daughter in the home he shares with his wife, Elsa, and the daughter-victim. Elsa is called to testify against Kory about the contents of some e-mails between her and Kory.
• C) Charlie is charged with bigamy. One of his wives, Beth, is called to testify against Charlie about letters Charlie wrote to Beth.
• D) All of the above apply.
• E) The marital communications privilege does not apply in any of the above situations, therefore no waiver would be required.

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