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2023 Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 9 - Witnesses
Subtitle 1 - Competence, Compellability, and Privilege
Section 9-107 - Defendant in Criminal Trial
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MD Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code § 9-107 (2023)
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A person may not be compelled to testify in violation of his privilege against self-incrimination. The failure of a defendant to testify in a criminal proceeding on this basis does not create any presumption against him.
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