March 26, 2015

Grand Jury Makes for Most Treacherous Witness Environment

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Daniel I. Small
The challenge of being or preparing a grand jury witness can be far more complex than most other witness situations. The power of the grand jury, its secrecy, the varying roles of counsel and other factors all contribute to a dangerous environment. Worse yet, the rules and procedures surrounding the grand jury may vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another. It is a very specialized type of proceeding.

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