United States v. Bryser

MEMORANDUM ORDER

VINCENT L. BRODERICK, District Judge.

I

A motion filed by defense counsel in this criminal case presents the question of whether or not a defendant may submit an offer of proof concerning testimony which would be offered if a hearing were held, without risking loss of any privilege against self-incrimination by virtue of the offer of proof alone even if no testimony is given.

In dealing with this issue it is important (a) to assure that offers of proof may be freely given to assist the court in determining whether evidentiary proceedings are needed, without prejudicing or waiving…