Robert E. Levy
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201-896-7163 rlevy@sh-law.comAuthor: Robert E. Levy|July 14, 2016
While prosecutors generally use grand jury subpoenas to gather evidence of white-collar crimes, search warrants are also employed in some cases. Although search warrants are more difficult to obtain, they allow prosecutors immediate access to documents and largely avoid the risk that records or other evidence will be destroyed. This is why it is imperative to prepare for a search warrant.
Of course, for those on the receiving end of a search warrant, the sudden appearance of federal or state agents can be a frightening prospect. While the FBI normally appears in business dress, they have been known to arrive in battle fatigues with weapons drawn.
Thankfully, there are steps that New Jersey businesses can take to ensure that they are prepared should law enforcement officials come knocking. Having an educated staff with explicit written procedures in place is the best defense to an unexpected search warrant.
This article is number two in a two-part series.
Part one, “What To Do While Under Federal Investigation” can be found here: ()
Otherwise, if you have any questions regarding the matter, please contact me, Bob Levy.
Partner
201-896-7163 rlevy@sh-law.comWhile prosecutors generally use grand jury subpoenas to gather evidence of white-collar crimes, search warrants are also employed in some cases. Although search warrants are more difficult to obtain, they allow prosecutors immediate access to documents and largely avoid the risk that records or other evidence will be destroyed. This is why it is imperative to prepare for a search warrant.
Of course, for those on the receiving end of a search warrant, the sudden appearance of federal or state agents can be a frightening prospect. While the FBI normally appears in business dress, they have been known to arrive in battle fatigues with weapons drawn.
Thankfully, there are steps that New Jersey businesses can take to ensure that they are prepared should law enforcement officials come knocking. Having an educated staff with explicit written procedures in place is the best defense to an unexpected search warrant.
This article is number two in a two-part series.
Part one, “What To Do While Under Federal Investigation” can be found here: ()
Otherwise, if you have any questions regarding the matter, please contact me, Bob Levy.
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