Can only the defendant be indited in a grand jury?
963792
Greetings!\n\nThe defendant becomes one as a result of the indictment.  Until that time, he is just an citizen not charged with (the indictment) a crime.\nIf you testify before a grand jury, your testimony more than likely resulted in part of his indictment.\n\n\nGood Luck
34034
The Grand Jury, like any other jury is formed of citizens of the county where the court is located, usually gathered from voting registrations.
144645
No one can - that is why a jury has so many members.
134002
No, double jeopardy does NOT apply. Yes, they can appeal IF they are the ones being sued or if they are the ones doing the suing. If the govt is an outside party, they can not appeal.
526898
Innocent till prove in Guilty
677365
A person is indicted by a grand jury; fraud is a criminal matter. There's more to this story you're not telling us. . .
699971
The criminal case must be decided beyond a reasonable doubt, and evidence can be excluded.\n\nA civil case is decided on a preponderance of evidence, and no evidence can be suppressed.\n\nThe civil jury had all the evidence and that is why they decided in favor of the plaintiffs.
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No, depending on the state, but here in COlorado once you file the DV charges, the state takes over and prosecute's. The only way you can "drop" them is if they go to court and he pleads not guilty, they will go to a jury trial, and all you have to do is not show up then there is no evidence, and nothing happens to you either.
939040
a) - A Federal jury is basically the same as a Grand Jury. A grand jury is actually referred to as a Federal Grand Jury.\n\nd) Grand jury The primary function of the modern grand jury is to review the evidence presented by the prosecutor and determine whether there is probable cause to return an indictment. The original purpose of the grand jury was to act as a buffer between the king (and his prosecutors) and the citizens. Critics argue that this safeguarding role has been erased, and the grand jury simply acts as a rubber stamp for the prosecutor. Since the role of the grand jury is only to determine probable cause, there is no need for the jury to hear all the evidence, or even conflicting evidence. It is left to the good faith of the prosecutor to present conflicting evidence. In the federal system, the courts have ruled that the grand jury has extraordinary investigative powers that have been developed over the years since the 1950s. This wide, sweeping, almost unrestricted power is the cause of much of the criticism. The power is virtually in complete control of the prosecutor, and is pretty much left to his or her good faith.\n\nc) PETIT JURY - The ordinary trial jury of twelve persons whose duty it is to find facts as opposed to the grand jury whose duty it is to return an indictment. A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons. \n\nb) Box Jury seems to refer to a 12 person jury. I can find nothing specific on a box jury other than that... Sorry!
484103
One does not. Only a Law enforcement agency can initiate a Grand Jury Investigation. Your best bet is to contact your states attorney generals office or a local law enforcement agency.
500521
Yes you can.\n\nThe prosecutor can take the case to the grand jury over and over again, then use a preliminary hearing the the grand jury votes no true bill. Your lawyer can tell the judge at your arraignment hearing the case has been dismissed before and that will go a long way toward rolling it again. Good luck.
887783
Each county and state agency has their own code, so you will have to be more specific.  But to the only one charge listed, it is quite possible that there is only one charge.  Police often drop charges as they are un-merited and really only designed to "scare" the prisoner into a plea as opposed to a court hearing, which is costly.  But the accused does need to get legal counsel and I would absolutely advise against ANY admissions of guilt, UNTIL I spoke with a lawyer and even then make sure the lawyer does their job and not just file a guilty or no contest verdict in the interest of expediting the matter.  A good many people are in jail simply because they were "scared" into signing confessions.  There is a due process, I strongly suggest you use it.  Even if it means staying in jail a while longer.  Good luck.\n\nPeace.
897404
That depends.  Were you charged with something or did you write a statement as a witness.  If you are charged with something you can always invoke your rights at any time.  Even if you invoke your rights they can still use your written statement against you.  If you were only a witness (or a victim) you can not "plead the 5th".  Then again, for the most part, they can not make you testify either.
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There are two rules:  A regular old witness may invoke the 5th Amendment on a question by question basis.  If the witness opens the door to an issue (gives a self-serving explanation of an incident) he may be required to answer questions about that incident.\n\nA defendant in a criminal case does not have to take the stand.  He does not have to submit to any questioning at all.  But If He Does, he may NOT invoke the 5th Amendment - at least, not regarding the incidents he's then on trial for.
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Recognized as the same.\nThe term "expert witness" as used herein shall apply to any witness who offers himself or herself in the trial of any action as an expert witness or who is subpoenaed to testify in such capacity before a state attorney in the investigation of a criminal matter, or before a grand jury, and who is permitted by the court to qualify and testify as such, upon any matter pending before any court. \n\n(2)  Any expert or skilled witness who shall have testified in any cause shall be allowed a witness fee including the cost of any exhibits used by such witness in an amount agreed to by the parties, and the same shall be taxed as costs. In instances where services are provided for the state, including for state-paid private court-appointed counsel, payment from state funds shall be in accordance with standards adopted by the Legislature after receiving recommendations from the Article V Indigent Services Advisory Board. \n\nJohn\nCriminal Justice Student
219362
Yes, charges could be filed. It depends on whether or not the DA thinks they can make a case of it. Whether is goes to trial or she is convicted is a different matter.
696398
You can only be compelled to give a deposition by a court. Not an arbitrator.