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Section 2945.43 | Defendant may testify.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 29 Crimes-Procedure
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Chapter 2945 Trial
 
Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
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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.

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