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Statutes > Ohio > Title29 > Chapter2945 > 2945_43

2945.43 Defendant may testify.

On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Ohio > Title29 > Chapter2945 > 2945_43

2945.43 Defendant may testify.

On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Ohio > Title29 > Chapter2945 > 2945_43

2945.43 Defendant may testify.

On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953