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2010 Ohio Revised Code
Title [29] XXIX CRIMES - PROCEDURE
Chapter 2945: TRIAL
2945.43 Defendant may testify.
2945.43 Defendant may testify.
On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.
Effective Date: 10-01-1953
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