Criminal Cases Disable Spousal Testimonial Privilege
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Example wrong choices
14858_warehouse-fire-rain-jacket · EVIDENCE · Choice AYes, because Ruth's observation of Daniel's jacket and boots was not a confidential marital communication.
Why it's attractive
This answer talks about whether the observed clothing was a confidential communication, but Ruth is invoking the broader testimonial privilege.
Why it's wrong
This answer talks about whether the observed clothing was a confidential communication, but Ruth is invoking the broader testimonial privilege.
14858_warehouse-fire-rain-jacket · EVIDENCE · Choice BYes, because the spousal testimonial privilege is unavailable in criminal prosecutions.
Why it's attractive
The answer reverses the setting. The privilege is a criminal-case privilege, not a rule that disappears in criminal prosecutions.
Why it's wrong
The answer reverses the setting. The privilege is a criminal-case privilege, not a rule that disappears in criminal prosecutions.
14858_warehouse-fire-rain-jacket · EVIDENCE · Choice DNo, because Daniel has a privilege to stop Ruth from testifying against him in a criminal case.
Why it's attractive
The answer gives Daniel the privilege. The taught anchor gives the privilege to Ruth, the witness spouse.
Why it's wrong
The answer gives Daniel the privilege. The taught anchor gives the privilege to Ruth, the witness spouse.
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