Difference between revisions of "Use immunity"
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The other type of immunity from prosecution is [[transaction immunity]]. | The other type of immunity from prosecution is [[transaction immunity]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:05, May 9, 2008
Use immunity is a promise by government not to use testimony, or other information gained from certain testimony, in a future prosecution of the witness himself. Use immunity is a privilege against self-incrimination. Use immunity enables obtaining testimony from someone despite his right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment.
The other type of immunity from prosecution is transaction immunity.