Vida and Romeo are married. In a criminal case for serious physical injuries by Romeo against Selmo (Vida’s son), Vida testifies as eyewitness. Is the objection based on marital disqualification valid?

• A. No; the exception allows testimony in a criminal case where the crime is committed by one against the other or the latter’s direct descendants or ascendants.
• B. Yes; spouses may never testify against each other in criminal cases.
• C. Yes; but only in civil cases.
• D. No; the exception does not apply to direct descendants.

Answer: (A)