What is the test for immunity in the context of witness testimony?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Stewart v. United States, 440 F.2d 954 (9th Cir. 1971):

2 "No person * * * shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself * * *."

Although these cases arise in the context of a federal immunity statute, it seems clear that the validity of a state immunity statute is measured by the same yardstick. See Malloy v. Hogan, 378 U.S. 1, 84 S.Ct. 1489, 12 L.Ed.2d 653 (1964).

Although these cases arise in the context of a federal immunity statute, it seems clear that the validity of a state immunity statute is measured by the same yardstick. See Malloy v. Hogan, 378 U.S. 1, 84 S.Ct. 1489, 12 L.Ed.2d 653 (1964).

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