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Former Lead Attorney in the Broward County Public Defenders Office
Former Lead Attorney in the specialized Domestic Violence Court
Practicing Law for over 17 years
Admitted to practice in: All Florida & Tennessee State Courts
Member of the Florida & Tennessee Bar
Broward County Bar Association & American Trial Lawyers Association
Florida & Tennessee Association's of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Federal Grand Jury
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The grand jury subpoena is one of the most powerful tools of federal law enforcement. Without showing probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or any minimal evidentiary standard, the federal government can force you to answer questions under oath before grand jurors without an attorney being physically present.
Persons called to testify, or persons subject to grand jury subpoenas, generally fall into three categories: targets, subjects, and witnesses.
Targets are usually considered to be people against whom the prosecutors intend to bring criminal charges against at some point. Nobody wants to be a target.
Subjects are persons who may or may not become targets, but whose behavior falls within the scope of the grand jury's investigation.
Witnesses have no potential personal responsibility for acts of interest to a grand jury. However, they may have information which the prosecutor believes the grand jury needs to indict a target.
Because prosecutors have such discretion in conducting grand jury investigations, and deciding whom to charge, attorneys for persons called to testify before the grand jury or whose conduct is subject to investigation by a grand jury, need to learn as much as they can about the incidents in question and to confer with prosecutors regarding the evidence in a case. Sometimes, witnesses called to testify should assert the right not to answer questions. Other times, witnesses may, after consultation with counsel, decide to testify. Sound advice on possible options, investigation of the pertinent facts, consideration of legal avenues to quash or limit the scope of subpoenas and consultation with prosecutors is the key to effective representation before the grand jury.
Whether you have been subpoenaed as a target, subject or a witness to participate in a grand jury proceeding, it is important to have an experienced attorney to provide effective legal counsel and protect your rights.
I would like to speak with you!
I'll gladly talk with you over the phone or in person for free. I'll help you understand what decisions you face -- what could happen if your case goes to trial -- and what I can do to defend you and protect your rights.
Call Jeff at 954-768-0988
Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Law Office of Jeffrey N. Ivashuk, P.A.
Attorney at Law
727 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone 954-768-0988 " Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Contact me today!
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