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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Chapter 205: WITNESSES
15 §1315. Self-incrimination; failure to testify; husband or wife as witness

Universal Citation:
15 ME Rev Stat § 1315 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 3: TRIALS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1315. Self-incrimination; failure to testify; husband or wife as witness

In all criminal trials, the accused shall, at his own request but not otherwise, be a competent witness. He shall not be compelled to testify on cross-examination to facts that would convict, or furnish evidence to convict him of any other crime than that for which he is on trial. The fact that he does not testify in his own behalf shall not be taken as evidence of his guilt. The husband or wife of the accused is a competent witness except in regard to marital communications. [1969, c. 333, (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 333, (AMD).

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