Do I have to be informed that I am being indicted or will I be indicted by a Federal Grand Jury?

Posted in: Federal crimes, General Info  |  Oct 23 at 7:25 am
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Often if someone is a target of a Federal grand jury investigation the person will receive what is referred to as a target letter. This letter informs them that criminal charges may be forthcoming and usually allows sufficient time to contact and hire a lawyer. This doesn’t always occur though. Subpoenas are issued to appear before a Grand Jury and the person receiving the subpoena may not even know if they are only needed as a witness or if they are the target of the investigation.

It is important to contact an experienced Federal criminal defense lawyer who can find out why you received a subpoena to appear before a Federal Grand Jury. The grand jury is not so “grand”. It’s a closed proceeding. Defense lawyers are not allowed inside. It is a tool for the prosecutor to bring serious criminal charges. If you go in there by yourself without having first consulted with an attorney, they may be providing you with the rope to hang yourself.

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Ray Lopez has practiced since 1990, with prior experience as a Hillsborough County assistant State attorney and lawyer for the Tampa Police Department. He handles all criminal charges, from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies and federal drug charges. He practices in all state and federal courts of the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, as well as criminal appeals, juvenile court, administrative hearings, and civil forfeiture proceedings.

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