Section 2945.43 - Defendant may testify.

Ohio Rev Code § 2945.43 (2019) (N/A)
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On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953.