If you are subpoened to appear in front of a grand jury, are you legally obligated to appear?
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If you are subpoened to appear in front of a grand jury, are you legally obligated to appear?
Asked on February 3, 2015 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you are legally obligated to appear. A subpeona is a court order; failure to comply can result in incarceration. If your reluctance to go has to do with the fact that you feel that you may in some way incrimnate yourself in a crime, then you can" plead the 5th". In other words, you can invoke your 5th amendament right against self-incrimination and refuse to give testimony to the grand jury. However, I woud consult with an attorney as to all of this, since they can best advise as to your specific situation.
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