Interesting ... according to several sources, it seems that MD DOES allow an accused spouse to assert spousal privilege under certain circumstances ... how very odd.
Maryland can now force you to testify against your spouse/batterer on a charge of assault and battery if:
- you are married to the batter AND the charge is the second offense within the same year AND you refused to testify when sworn in at a previous trial invoking "spousal privilege."
or
- if the charge involves the abuse of a child under 18.
Personally, I think that is an ill thought out law, but it would seem that your interpretation of the DA's comment was correct.
As to how they are going to prove their case, who can say? Maybe based upon statements, the disposition of the scene, other witnesses, neighbors, etc. It's impossible to say.
- Carl

