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Date: April 18, 2023
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201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comA grand jury subpoena differs from other subpoenas for the very reason that it’s issued by a grand jury—a group of citizens charged with investigating potential criminal activity. Grand juries issue subpoenas to obtain evidence or testimony that will assist them with their investigations.
Unlike other subpoenas, a grand jury subpoena is served in secret. Because grand jury subpoenas are presented by prosecutors in a criminal investigation, recipients cannot refuse to comply. Here is everything you should know about a grand jury subpoena and what you should do if you receive one.
Grand jury subpoenas are subpoenas to gather evidence during a criminal investigation. Grand jury subpoenas are classified into subpoenas ad testificandum and subpoenas duces tecum.
If you’ve been served with a grand jury subpoena, it means the government believes you have information relevant to a federal criminal case. It’s vital that you understand your rights and obligations after being subpoenaed. Consider retaining a skilled federal criminal defense lawyer to provide you with personalized legal counsel and to advocate on your behalf.
The overarching reason a person or entity is served with a grand jury subpoena is that they have pertinent evidence related to a lawsuit. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know if you’re the criminal suspect or only required to give information relevant to a case.
It can also prove challenging to obtain information about the nature of the subpoena from the prosecutor’s office. If you’ve been subpoenaed, consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer. They can communicate with the prosecutor’s office and may be able to obtain information about the investigation.
Non-compliance with a grand jury subpoena can also result in contempt of court charges. But, grounds to dispute a grand jury subpoena exist, for example, if it was improperly served or if:
To challenge a subpoena, recipients may file a motion to quash it or object to specifically requested documents.
Failing or refusing to respond to a grand jury subpoena is a serious matter chargeable with contempt of court crime. Non-compliance without valid legal reasons may cause you to be subject to fines, monetary sanctions, imprisonment, or an order to pay attorney fees. Should your subpoena call for the production of privileged information, our attorneys may attempt to quash it.
Contact the Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC today and speak to one of our Government Investigation Lawyers for a free initial consultation to enable you to determine the best course of action for your unique circumstances.
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