What is going to happen I have to testify?
2006-11-26 11:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by jwurm99 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Very simple process. A group of jurors (16 to 23) will sit in a room and be presented with the case. They will call you in, and a lawyer will ask you questions about what you know about the case. That's about it! Good luck!
2006-11-26 11:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by kiki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grand Juries are a very easy process, just go in tell the truth and you'll be fine, now actual trials are different since you can be cross examined by opposing counsel and that can be harsh, at the Grand Jury the prosecutor just gets to ask questions, he's basically trying to convince the Jurors there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
2006-11-26 11:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off you can ask if you are a target of this investigation--if you are then by all means you take the 5th amendment and do not answer any questions at all. If you are not a target then I would say answer whatever they want to know to the best of your knowledge. Whoever is being investigated will sure to be indicted as they only side given at a grand jury is the prosecutors side--they can indict a ham sandwich as the saying goes ==good luck to you
2006-11-26 16:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by willtdn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. I have not. But, I did jury duty in Jacksonville, FL.
If you're going to testify, best thing to do... in my opinion... is simply answer each question that is asked... when it is asked. Give honest answers. Be direct. Answer only the question asked. Do not elaborate. After giving your testimony, sit down and observe (or leave).
2006-11-26 11:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by davidcolyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times (Retired Cop). The assistant DA will ask you questions and then the Grand Jurors will ask you questions. There's no cross examination.
2006-11-26 11:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have. It's not a big deal. You don't even get cross-examined. You just get asked questions by the prosecutor. It's not a big deal at all.
2006-11-26 11:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
A grand jury is the prosecutors playground...
2006-11-26 11:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can opt out if you defeat the jury in single combat.
2006-11-26 11:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by Party Dan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've never done it. Good luck.
2006-11-26 11:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋