Difference between revisions of "Transactional immunity"
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| − | Transactional immunity gives a witness, in exchange for his testimony, immunity from prosecution related to the underlying transactions. A witness enjoys a right not to incriminate himself under the [[Fifth Amendment]]. But if he receives transactional immunity protecting him against prosecution, then a court or Congress may compel him to testify. | + | '''Transactional immunity''' gives a witness, in exchange for his testimony, immunity from prosecution related to the underlying transactions. A witness enjoys a right not to incriminate himself under the [[Fifth Amendment]]. But if he receives transactional immunity protecting him against prosecution, then a court or Congress may compel him to testify. |
Transactional immunity is broader than [[use immunity]]. | Transactional immunity is broader than [[use immunity]]. | ||
[[category:law]] | [[category:law]] | ||
[[category:crimes]] | [[category:crimes]] | ||
Revision as of 21:09, March 6, 2008
Transactional immunity gives a witness, in exchange for his testimony, immunity from prosecution related to the underlying transactions. A witness enjoys a right not to incriminate himself under the Fifth Amendment. But if he receives transactional immunity protecting him against prosecution, then a court or Congress may compel him to testify.
Transactional immunity is broader than use immunity.