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The Fifth Amendment protects you against testifying against yourself.

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The accused has the right to bring his or her own witnesses to testify on his behalf?

6th amendment -aplus .


Is a prosecutor forbidden to make any statements that draws the jurys attention to the defendants failure to testify?

No. The jury will likely be instructed by the judge and the defense not to draw any inference from the fact that the defendant did not testify in his own behalf, but nothing prevents the prosecutor from referring to this OBVIOUS fact in his closing argument.


What is mary warren reluctant to do on elizabeths behalf?

In "The Crucible," Mary Warren is reluctant to testify on behalf of Elizabeth Proctor. She is afraid if she does testify, Abigail and the other girls will turn against her. She is finally persuaded to go to court and testify by John Proctor.


What amendment applies to the scenario The accused has the right to bring his or her own witnesses to testify on hisher behalf?

The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution applies in this scenario. It guarantees the right of the accused in criminal prosecutions to compel witnesses to testify in their favor.


What is Mary warren reluctant to do Elizabeth's behalf?

Testify for her


Is the defendant always required to provide testimony in the trial?

No, the defendant is not required to provide testimony in their trial. The right to remain silent is protected under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and a defendant cannot be compelled to testify against themselves.


Name the two witnesses who testify on johnny's behalf?

Cilla and Isaanah.


Why is Mary warren reluctant to testify to testify on Elizabeth's behalf?

She is afraid the other girls will turn on her.


Who does john proctor bring to the court to testify on behalf of elizabethmartharebecca?

Mary Warren.


How do you arrange doc in a legal case?

If you are referring to a medical witness to testify on your behalf, you will need to contact doctor(s) who will agree to appear on your behalf. They will expect to be paid.


Can you subpoena a seventeen year old minor to testify on your behalf in a visitation hearing in the state of Illinois?

yes


In a criminal case is the accused person allowed to call upon the court to compel witnesses to testify on his or her behalf?

yes