Options of Party Calling Witness When Privilege Against Self Incrimination Permitted
When a claim of privilege based on self incrimination is permitted and the Government is the party calling the witness the Government may elect to grant explicit immunity to the witness. Once immunity has been granted in a felony case, the claim of privilege is disallowed and the witness must testify. When immunity is granted by the Government in a misdemeanor case a written agreement is required and contempt is not available if the witness refuses to testify.
If you are arrested or charged with amisdemeanor or
felony, contact
Christine McGuire, the Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney, contact Christine McGuire, the Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Lawyer