Grand juries are secret proceedings in which defendants and defense attorneys are generally not present to ask questions or defend themselves.
October 06, 2025
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legal
Describes the typical format of grand jury proceedings in U.S. practice.
A grand jury indictment can, in some U.S. jurisdictions, supersede previously filed charges and allow legal proceedings to proceed without a preliminary hearing.
October 06, 2025
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legal
Explains a procedural effect of obtaining a grand jury indictment in certain U.S. jurisdictions.
In federal criminal investigations, a grand jury can authorize investigative steps such as subpoenas or analyses of phone records.
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procedural
Describes a durable legal mechanism for authorizing investigative actions in federal cases.