M.A. v. J.H.M.

SYLLABUS This syllabus is not part of the Court’s opinion. It has been prepared by the Office of the Clerk for the convenience of the reader. It has been neither reviewed nor approved by the Court and may not summarize all portions of the opinion. M.A. v. J.H.M. (A-1-24) (089673) Argued January 7, 2025 -- Decided May 27, 2025 NORIEGA, J., writing for a unanimous Court. In this appeal, the Court considers whether a defendant in a Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) final restraining order (FRO) hearing may invoke the privilege against self-incrimination and, if so, whether the court may…