i have been threatened by the local law enforcement agency with accessory after the fact since this incident took place. is the grand jury really trying to get info on the case or are they trying to figure out my guilt if any in this testifying ??
2006-10-19 13:35:26 · 15 answers · asked by DW 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
a grand jury is after anything it can find from anybody and change everybody they can.
So if you give evidence that shows you did a crime, they can issue a warrant for your arrest also.
You should talk to the DA and try and get immunity for anything you tell them, that way if they don't want you, they give it to you for you to testify on what you know about someone else.
If they won't give you immunity then they are insterested in getting you also.
If you wish to take the fifth admendment and not testify to anything that can show you guilty they can not make you testify unless they give you immunity
2006-10-19 13:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a lawyer right away. Because you have been subpoenaed, you have to show up, but you also have the right to refuse to answer any questions if the answers would tend to incriminate you. You need to find out right away if anything you did might be considered criminal or whether the prosecutor is just trying to bully you into testifying. A good lawyer may be able to work out immunity for you in exchange for your testimony. It might be expensive, but just about any expense is worth it if you can avoid prosecution. Good luck.
2006-10-19 22:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by RLP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grand Jury is set up to hear facts in order to determine if there a case worth pursuing in the courts.
Since you have been soepened, the court wants to hear what you know. You dint have a choice you have to go and tell the truth. They will be out to get you if you lie--and perjure yourself. That will land your arsh is jail!
2006-10-19 20:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by dakotanmisty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they might actually use you to testify agains the other guy, and if you help they might go easy on you. Good luck, man. Make sure you read up on what accessory after the fact actually is. Remember that knowledge is your best weapon in this situation.
2006-10-19 20:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by lbgrowl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a little bit of both - considering the added charge of being an accessory to the crime.
2006-10-19 20:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are trying to determine what evidence they have to prosecute whatever case they are investigating. They need witnesses, paper trails, or anything that might help prove their case. If they were investigating you....you'd know. They will prosecute you for lying if they can prove it, so be careful....they want the biggest fish.
2006-10-19 22:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by connie777lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they are just trying to get information that you may have to this case. If they were trying to see if you are guilty, they would have charged you and then you would be in court making your plea.
2006-10-19 20:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by skybluebabyboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your testimony in court is to determine whether you are guilty as an accessory and it is the chance for you to defend yourself if you are not guilty.
2006-10-19 20:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a lawyer the fact that they have not charge you they after information
2006-10-19 20:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'd need way more detail than this. And our answers would be our guesses. We can't know what they are after.
2006-10-19 20:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋