As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
Posted in General FAQ'S on May 1, 2014
This is a delicate question.
If you are a criminal defendant, you have an absolute right not to testify in your case…although the decision whether or not to testify is one that must be made with some serious consideration on the part of your attorney after consulting with you.
If you are NOT a criminal defendant, you do not have the right to refuse to testify unless there are certain legal privileges that apply, and those only apply on very specific limited bases.
If you refuse to take the stand to testify, you can be charged with contempt of court, and face 5 days in jail and a $1000 fine.
If you have questions, contact Riverside, California Attorney Graham Donath at 951-667-5293. Let him answer your questions.