Can Veronica Prevent Wes from Testifying Based on the Husband-Wife

question 34

Multiple Choice

Can Veronica prevent Wes from testifying based on the Husband-Wife Privilege Not to Testify against Each Other

• A)Yes, Veronica can if the state where she lives makes the defendant the holder of the privilege and her divorce is not final when Wes is called to testify.
• B)Yes, Veronica can because both spouses hold the privilege and can prevent the other spouse from testifying as long as they are still married.
• C)No, the privilege cannot be used in criminal cases.
• D)No, a spouse who is a defendant cannot invoke the privilege.

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