Husband and Wife as Competent Witnesses; When

Neither husband nor wife is a competent witness for or against the other in a criminal action or proceeding to which one or both are parties; except with the consent of both, or in case of criminal actions or proceedings for a crime committed by one against the person or property of the other, or in cases of criminal actions or proceedings charging an offense under 9 GCA Chapter 28, Article 1 (commencing with § 28.10), 9 GCA § 31.10 or § 31.45.