Opinion ID: 1823373
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: the failure of the court to inform the appellant of his constitutional right against self-incrimination and of the nature of the charges against him was reversible error.

Text: During the hearings Vickie and Aubrey were represented by counsel. In proving the allegations in her complaint, Vickie called witnesses and testified in her own behalf. She also called Aubrey, an adverse witness, to testify. During his testimony, he made damaging admissions by testifying extensively about his behavior and related matters alleged in both complaints. When Aubrey took the stand, the chancellor did not inform him of his privilege against self-incrimination. More importantly Aubrey's counsel failed to make any objection to the defendant testifying. Now Aubrey complains to this Court that it was reversible error for the chancellor not to inform him of his privilege.