Do I have To Talk To A Federal Grand Jury?
Talking to a Federal Grand Jury
Being summoned to speak in front of a federal grand jury can be quite an intimidating event in its own right. Thinking about the actual testimony that you are about to be asked to give can be downright frightening. You might wonder if you are even required to speak with a federal grand jury. The answer in most in situations is yes, you are. This is because the federal grand jury has the right to hear from you if they believe that you have some information that they need in order to make an informed decision. That being said, there are some exceptions to you having to testify. If your testimony can, for example, implicate you in a crime then you are allowed to invoke the 5th Amendment. In such a situation, you will not likely be forced to answer the questions. There are some other exceptions to this as well, but in general, you will need to talk to a federal grand jury when asked.
