South Carolina Code 19-11-50. Testimony of defendant in criminal cases
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 19-11-50
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
The testimony of a defendant in a criminal case shall not be afterwards used against the defendant in any other criminal case, except upon an indictment for perjury founded on that testimony.