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Citizen's right regards to testify

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Can a person be force to testify or why should they testify even if they are under oath?

Doesnâ??t that person have a right not to testify even if he did not do anything wrong?

Can a person refuse testify against someone else?

Which amendment protects a person from testifying?

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Can a person be force to testify or why should they testify even if they are under oath?
The privilege against testifying is granted by the 5th Amendment. The "right to remain silent" doctrine only applies to testifying against yourself. You can't be forced to testify against yourself, but you can be made to testify against somebody else. If you are a defendant, no. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives you the right against self-incrimination. However, if you are a witness or the victim of a crime, a subpoena compels ...

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