EXAMPLE:
Ben asserts his privilege against self-incrimination when the grand jury asks probing questions about his activities. If the grand jury gives Ben immunity from criminal prosecution for anything to which he testifies before the grand jury, Ben can no longer use the privilege. The privilege is only available when Ben is subject to prosecution for what he says, a fear that the immunity eliminates.
See self-incrimination, privilege against [TRANSACTIONAL AND USE IMMUNITIES]; sovereign immunity.
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Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; ©