Can the DAorder me to come in to a grand jury hearing?
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Can the DAorder me to come in to a grand jury hearing?
I don’t want to go.
Asked on December 13, 2011 under Criminal Law, New York
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the district attorney's office serves you with a subpoena to appear at a grand jury hearing personally, you are required to attend and give testimony in that failure to do so would be contempt of court and subject you to sanctions including but not limited to monetary fines and perhaps jail.
If you are concerned that your testimony may incriminate you, you need to be advised about your 5th Amendment Right under this country's Constitution against self incrimination. If you have concerns about the upcoming grand jury hearing, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney.
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