Nevada Grand Jury Investigation
If you or anyone you know has been called in for a Grand Jury Investigation and you reside in southern Nevada—whether you live in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City or Mesquite—you need access to the best legal representation you can get as soon as possible.
You need the Criminal Defense attorney at Douglas Crawford Law.
Grand Juries are often called in order to ensure that the state has enough evidence to charge an individual or group of people with a crime. The Grand Jury can act as a check on prosecutors. Faulty prosecutions cost states and individuals a lot of time and money. Your name may also be dragged into a complex legal mess and even if you are exonerated may still carry the taint of being charged. A Grand Jury hearing may help to stop charges being brought unnecessarily.
The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) have multiple chapters dealing with how Grand Juries proceed. NRS 6.130 – .135 covers some of the rights citizens and taxpayers have to call Grand Juries: they may be summoned by a committee of registered voters, though there are time limits to this process and if you’re thinking of this legal remedy you must reach out to me as soon as possible to make sure we don’t miss the time window; any taxpayer may summon a Grand Jury; also a citizen of the state of Nevada to investigate government affairs, if deemed appropriate.
If you’re facing criminal charges, NRS 172 will be more relevant to our case. I am an expert in helping people navigate the Grand Jury process and you should reach out to me as soon as feasible for you. One of the most important parts of the Grand Jury process is that the district attorney may not use a Grand Jury to gain new evidence for prosecution. Prosecutors must present a solid case to the Grand Jury in order to proceed with criminal charges. A skilled defense attorney like myself can possibly keep the case against you from moving forward.
The Grand Jury has multiple powers to keep prosecutors in check. Grand Juries may ask for all evidence against an individual or group; may issue subpoenas if they feel some part of evidence is in question; may enter jails and see any records required. If subpoenaed to testify before a Grand Jury, you have rights, including that of asserting your Constitutional protection against self-incrimination. You can and should ask for counsel to be present during your Grand Jury testimony, though there are strict guidelines as to how I must conduct myself. Grand Jury testimony is not the same as a regular trial. However, you will still benefit immensely from my presence. Having counsel by your side will protect your rights and perhaps save you criminal charges and a lengthy, costly trial and perhaps jail and/or prison time.
Grand Jury Investigations are serious legal matters. Do the best thing you can to protect yourself and your future. Douglas Crawford Law is an expert and will give you the guidance you need.
Hire me. I can be reached at (702) 383-0090.
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Federal Grand Jury Investigation Lawyer in Las Vegas
Do grand juries investigate?
A jury is a group of individuals chosen to decide whether or not to indict someone. The grand jury sessions are held in secret, and the suspect criminal actor is frequently not there. The grand jury serves as an investigating body that operates independent of both the prosecutor and the judge.
What are the investigative powers of the grand jury?
Grand juries’ investigatory activities include obtaining and examining documents and other evidence, as well as hearing sworn testimonies from witnesses who come before it; the accusatory function is to decide if there is enough evidence to suggest that one or more persons committed a certain crime in the jurisdiction of a district court.
What does a grand jury issue if they find enough evidence to take a case to trial?
The grand jury determines if there is “probable cause” to believe that someone has committed a crime, and whether there is enough evidence to try the defendant. If the grand jury thinks the evidence is adequate, an indictment will be issued against the defendant.
What is the purpose of a grand jury investigation?
Grand juries are generally thought of as performing accusatory and investigative roles, but the grand jury’s most important duty is to determine if there is enough evidence to show that one or more persons committed a particular federal crime in the district court’s jurisdiction.
What are the benefits of a grand jury?
The regulation on confidentiality is intended to provide a number of advantages. It protects the reputation of the accused if no charges are brought against them. It’s designed to allow witnesses to speak more freely and honestly. And it allows the prosecution to gain control of information.
Why are grand jury proceedings secret?
The proceedings of a grand jury are kept private. The prosecutor conducts the hearing, and the defendant has no right to make his case or (in many cases) be informed about it at all. While court reporters generally document trials, they are typically not recorded.
How does grand jury work?
While the grand jury is often portrayed as a body that determines whether or not to indict someone, it simply serves as an investigation tool in the criminal justice system. The grand jury does not make any judgments of guilt or punishment; rather, it aids in the decision of whether or not to charge a possible defendant with a crime – usually reserved for major felonies.
Can grand jurors ask questions?
Grand jurors have the authority to ask inquiries or for documents, but very seldom do so. If you ever get the chance to sit on a grand jury, make sure to ask questions. Anyone who may be considered as a potential grand juror. Anyone accused of a felony.
How long do grand jurors serve?
A jury trial lasts only as long as a criminal case, but a grand jury is convened for considerably longer: federal grand juries may sit for anywhere from 18 to 36 months, while state grand juries may sit for terms ranging from one month to one year. Grand juries are seldom convened on a daily basis.
How do grand jurors get selected?
Due to federal law, a grand jury must be chosen at random from a fair cross section of the community in the region or division where the federal grand jury convenes. As a result, all persons have an equal opportunity and duty to serve.