Grand Jury Indictment

The main purpose of the grand jury indictment process is to review the evidence provided by the prosecution and to determine whether there is enough probability to move forward with an indictment per the provisions of the Fifth Amendment. An indictment is a formal accusation of a felony that is delivered by the grand jury proceedings after carefully considering the evidence that is presented by the prosecutor. Primarily, an indictment is in regards to a felony crime in a grand jury trial. Given the serious nature of grand jury indictments, grand jury perjury carries similar penalties to those of perjury in any other federal or felony case. If you have a received a Grand Jury Indictment, you will need to have legal counsel represent you in your case.

Below is a basic list of common terms associated with a Grand Jury Indictment:

• The Jury
• Prosecutor
• Felony
• Evidence
• Probable Cause
• Arrest Warrant
• Bond

If you have received a criminal indictment from a Grand Jury, then you most likely have either been arrested or will have a warrant issued for your arrest. You may be able to have an attorney post your bond if the judge has set a bond amount for you. Being indicted by a Grand Jury is a very serious matter that you need to take action on immediately by, having a lawyer represent you and, handle your case personally.

There may be factors regarding your case that only a competent lawyer will be able to plead for you. Do you have a competent lawyer whom can represent you in court? A criminal defense lawyer knows the laws that govern the rules of court and how to defend your case. A criminal case is a very complex and delicate matter that takes a professional to handle correctly.

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