Article XV.

Section 3. Accused a competent witness in his own behalf

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Person bribed or offering a bribe may be a witness

Any person charged with receiving a bribe, or with offering or promising a bribe, shall be permitted to testify in his own behalf in any civil or criminal prosecution therefor.

Summary: Renumbered

Election Date: November 6, 1894

Votes For Ratification: 410097

Votes Against Ratification: 327402

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1894 CR 2

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Accused a competent witness in his own behalf

Any person charged with receiving a bribe, or with offering or promising a bribe, shall be permitted to testify in his own behalf in any civil or criminal prosecution therefor.

Summary: New Section. Anyone accused of bribery can testify on their own behalf

Election Date: November 3, 1874

Votes For Ratification: 351693

Votes Against Ratification: 177923

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1874 C R Amendment No 10

Effective Date Source: