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2018 Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
CHAPTER 35. WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
Subchapter I General Provisions
§ 3501. Testimony of accused persons.
Universal Citation: 11 DE Code § 3501 (2018)
Every person who is accused of any crime whatsoever, punishable by the laws of this State, may upon trial before any tribunal established by the Constitution or laws of this State, testify in the person's own behalf, and may testify for or against any other person jointly tried with the person. A refusal or failure to testify shall not be construed or commented upon as an indication of guilt.
19 Del. Laws, c. 777; Code 1915, § 4215; Code 1935, § 4690; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 3501; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.
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