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.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2945.43
Defendant may testify
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 4 Ohio App. 2d 217 - State v. McRae (1965)
Most recently applied in 4 Ohio App. 2d 217 - State v. McRae (November 1965)
Effective: October 1, 1953; Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.