Today’s #fridayfacts discusses Immunity—protection from prosecution.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently reaffirmed absolute immunity for official presidential acts and qualified immunity for lawful acts by public officials.
In criminal cases, witnesses may receive:
- Transactional Immunity: full protection from prosecution for the subject matter.
- Use Immunity: prevents their compelled testimony from being used against them.
Immunity is a legal tool that balances the need for testimony with constitutional fairness.