Legal Analysis of Testimonial Privilege in Subpoenaed Document Production
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The passage provides a doctrinal summary of Supreme Court cases (Fisher, Hubbell, Ponds) concerning the Fifth Amendment testimonial privilege. It contains no specific allegations, names, transactions, Distinguishes between 'foregone conclusion' and testimonial document production. Cites Fisher v. United States (1976) and United States v. Hubbell (2000) as precedents. Explains the burden on the gov
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