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Originally Posted by thespaah
if one is charged with a crime, they cannot plead the 5th under direct cross examination.
The 5th is the right against self incrimination. It does not protect a defendant from having to answer direct questions.
Imagine if a defendant under cross being able to plead the 5th on every question. The entire criminal justice system would grind to a halt.
My guess is many who are on the list will offer to testify under certain conditions and with certain stipulations. Such as no prison time. No fines, etc.
But I would hope to think that these guys will be able to keep their licenses.
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But no attorney would let it get that far. If you don’t testify on direct, they can’t force you to be cross examined. There’s noth8ng to cross examine. Basically you keep ur mouth shut the whole time.....if your attorney is dumb enough to put you in that situation, you’re screwed anyway
