Good point on the first part!seamusTX wrote:I think you answered your own question. It is S.O.P.Bob in Big D wrote:Based on the news article this really seems like a waste of time and money to present this to a grand jury. I realize it is sop but I would think the DA would know, based on the evidence that this will be no-billed.
I don't know that it's so much a waste of money. The cops and prosecutors are on salary, and the grand jurors are paid a pittance.
OTOH, when a man is killed, maybe it's better to have uninvolved citizens look at the event. In the bad old days, there were people who got a free pass to commit crimes because the sheriff, police chief, or DA would look the other way. This happened a lot with drunk driving, including DWI fatalities. Also bar fights and romantic triangles.I don't know.Does the clerk need to lawyer up when his case is presented to a Grand Jury?
If I were involved, I wouldn't need Ex-Lax—that's for sure. But a defense attorney can't do much until you are actually accused of a crime. Attorneys are not allowed when witnesses are called to answer questions in front of a grand jury, though as I understand it, a witness can leave the room to consult with his lawyer before answering a specific question.
- Jim
On the lawyer question from the answers it would seem to be a good idea to have one as soon as you can get one! Assuming you can afford one.
Thanks!!