Texas § CR.38.08 - DEFENDANT MAY TESTIFY
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§ CR.38.08. DEFENDANT MAY TESTIFY
DEFENDANT MAY TESTIFY. Any defendant in a criminal action shall be permitted to testify in his own behalf therein, but the failure of any defendant to so testify shall not be taken as a circumstance against him, nor shall the same be alluded to or commented on by counsel in the cause. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.38.08
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.38.08 cover?
Section CR.38.08 ("DEFENDANT MAY TESTIFY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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