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50.20 – 50.20 | New York Law

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50.20 – 50.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 50.20

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NY CPL § 50.20 - Compulsion of evidence by offer of immunity 1. Any witness in a legal proceeding, other than a grand jury proceeding, may refuse to give evidence requested of him on the ground that it may tend to incriminate him and he may not, except as provided in subdivision two, be compelled to give such evidence. 2. Such a witness may be compelled to give evidence in such a proceeding notwithstanding an assertion of his privilege against self-incrim

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 50.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.