S.C. Code § 16-3-440

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 16-3-440 - Principal or second compelled to give testimony

Upon the trial of all indictments for dueling any person concerned therein, either as principal or second or as counseling, aiding and abetting in such duel, shall be compelled to give evidence against the person actually indicted, without incriminating himself or subjecting or making himself liable to any prosecution, penalty, forfeiture or punishment on account of his agency in such duel.

1823 (6) 208; R. S. 127; G. S. 2470; Cr. C. '02 Section 127; Cr. C. '12 Section 155; Cr. P. '22 Section 100; 1932 Code Section 1014; 1942 Code Section 1014; 1952 Code Section 16-64; 1962 Code Section 16-64.