Reply to post: Re: They have subpoena powers

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Re: They have subpoena powers

The 5th only protects you if the evidence would incriminate yourself in a crime.

There is also spousal privilege that prevents you from being forced to testify against your spouse.

Neither of those would apply in this situation so failing to answer would be contempt.

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