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To: DannyTN

I have had CPS cases where my client testifies (civil case), and I have to object on a question by question basis depending on the nature of the question asked.
However, if I elicit testimony where my client asserts a fact or position, then I can’t foreclose cross examination as to that issue.
Furthermore, in non criminal matters, taking the 5th can be used against you.
But nevertheless, giving her immunity would make the whole question of whether she can exercise the 5th moot. That’s what I’d do, unless the point is to get her up there taking the fifth as an answer to every question.


385 posted on 05/22/2013 10:02:09 PM PDT by Clump ( the tree of liberty is withering like a stricken fig tree)
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To: Clump
But nevertheless, giving her immunity would make the whole question of whether she can exercise the 5th moot.

Exactly; she is not the biggest fish to fry and it would get the facts out in very short order.

399 posted on 05/23/2013 6:01:22 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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