legislation: 95-hjres-559

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95-hjres-559 95 hjres 559 Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the compelling of testimony from a defendant in a criminal case in open court, a restriction on the use of prior convictions except when they are an element of the crime charged, and the right of a defendant in a criminal case to be informed of the evidence against him. Constitutional amendments 1977-07-28 1977-07-28 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11] IN D J000033 1 Constitutional Amendment - Permits compelling a criminal defendant to testify against himself in open court. Restricts introduction of prior criminal convictions except where they constitute an element of the offense charged. Requires that a defendant be informed of the evidence against him. 2024-08-01T19:57:10Z  

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