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    Mar 31, 2009, 04:45 PM
    Grand jury testimony
    When called to testitfy before the grand jury , can you refuse
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    Mar 31, 2009, 05:22 PM

    If you want to be jailed for refusing to testify, yes, you can refuse.

    Or you can retain an Attorney and argue your right NOT to testify against yourself.

    Otherwise - no, you can't refuse and simply walk away from a case.
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    Apr 1, 2009, 06:55 AM

    Hello my:

    You may invoke your Fifth Amendment right to keep silent if the answer would tend to incriminate you.

    But, that's it.

    excon
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    Apr 1, 2009, 07:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by excon View Post
    Hello my:

    You may invoke your Fifth Amendment right to keep silent if the answer would tend to incriminate you.

    But, that's it.

    excon


    And this is something I would not attempt without first receiving legal advice - OP could find himself a Defendant if he/she refuses to testify. Next Grand Jury hearing will be the "facts" of his/her case.
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