Temecula, Murrieta Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer – Can I prevent my spouse from testifying against me in a domestic violence or spousal battery case?
I’m sometimes asked by husbands who were arrested for domestic violence — California Penal Code section 273.5 or 243(e)(1) — whether they can prevent their wives from testifying in court by invoking their marital privilege. California law recognizes two marital privileges. First, a spouse may refuse to testify against the other spouse. This privilege is…
