WHO MAY INVOKE THE RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION AND WHEN CAN SUCH PERSON INVOKE THE RIGHT?
> An ordinary witness may invoke the right but he may only do so as each incriminating question is asked > The accused himself may invoke the right, but unlike the ordinary witness, he may altogether refuse to take the witness stand and refuse to answer any and all questions. > But once the accused waives his right and chooses to testify on his own behalf, he may be cross-examined on matters covered in his direct examination. He cannot refuse to answer questions during cross-examination by claiming that the answer that he will give could incriminate him for the crime he is being charged. > However, if the question during cross-examination relates to a crime different from that which he was charged, he can still invoke the right and refuse to answer.
