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KingMachiavelli
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Florida judge rules red light camera tickets are u...
AFAIK Fith Amendment only protects against self-incrimination, you absolutely can be subpoenaed to testify against someone else and failing to produce truthful testimony is a crime.
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archontes
8 days ago
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You are correct, which is why that compulsion will be accompanied by immunity.
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cromka
8 days ago
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OK, but then you're testifying under oath
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lying, because it was you who did it, after all?
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pclmulqdq
8 days ago
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If you have an immunity deal and are asked to testify about a crime you committed under it, you admit to doing it and they can't prosecute you.
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cromka
8 days ago
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Gotcha.
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seemaze
8 days ago
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That's what I'd be afraid of
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