RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN THE MATTER OF TESTIFYING OR PRODUCING EVIDENCE?

Category: Criminal Procedure

RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN THE MATTER OF TESTIFYING OR PRODUCING EVIDENCE?

> Before the case is filed in court but after he has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his liberty, the accused has the following rights—

1.    The  right  to  be  informed  of  the  nature  and  cause  of  the accusation against him

2.    The right to remain silent and to counsel

3.    The  right  not  to  be  subjected  to  any  force,  violence,  threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate free will

4.    The right have evidence obtained in violation of these rights rejected

>  After  the  case  is  filed  in  court,  the  accused  has  the  following rights—

1.    The right to refuse to be a witness

2.    The right not to have any prejudice whatsoever result to him by such refusal

3.    The  right  to  testify  in  his  own  behalf  subject  to  cross-examination by the prosecution