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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

8 GCA § 75.60: Defendant as Witness.

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  1. Title 8: Criminal Procedure
  2. Chapter 75: Subpoena; Witnesses
  3. ARTICLE 2: WITNESSES

A defendant in a criminal action or proceeding cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself but if he offers himself as a witness he may be cross- examined by the prosecuting attorney and the attorney for any codefendant as to all matters about which he was examined in chief. His neglect or refusal to be a witness cannot in any manner prejudice him nor be used against him at the trial or proceeding by the prosecuting attorney.

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