Accused persons have the right to request a witness to:

A. Appear in court.

B. Testify untruthfully.

C. Go into hiding.

D. Refuse to testify.

Answer:

A. Appear in court.

Explanation:

In a legal context, accused persons have the right to request witnesses to appear in court and testify on their behalf. This is part of the constitutional rights to a fair trial, including the right to call witnesses who may support their defense.

Why the other options are incorrect:

B. Testify untruthfully

It is illegal for any witness to testify untruthfully. Both the defendant and witnesses are under oath to tell the truth in court.

C. Go into hiding

The court cannot allow witnesses to go into hiding, as it would obstruct the justice process. All witnesses must be available for questioning.

D. Refuse to testify

While witnesses can assert their right against self-incrimination (like pleading the Fifth), they cannot outright refuse to testify without a valid legal reason, such as privilege or a court order.

Therefore, A. Appear in court is the correct answer.