Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 3501 – Testimony of accused persons
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Every person who is accused of any crime whatsoever, punishable by the laws of this State, may upon trial before any tribunal established by the Constitution or laws of this State, testify in the person’s own behalf, and may testify for or against any other person jointly tried with the person. A refusal or failure to testify shall not be construed or commented upon as an indication of guilt.
19 Del. Laws, c. 777; Code 1915, § ?4215; Code 1935, § ?4690; 11 Del. C. 1953, § ?3501; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 3501
- State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.