Lies at the grand jury

Parker Evan Bornmann 2 stars 20 reviews Rating: 1.0 Reveal number tel: (520) 560-7565 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Apr 23, 2012 Sorry about the indictment. It is never a good thing when an indictment is handed down, especially when a grand jury only hears a few selected facts from the prosecution. Unfortunately, inconsistencies in police reports and witness statements aren't going to be enough to invalidate the indictment handed down by the grand jury. These inconsistencies become a bigger issue at trial when the differences in testimony and facts become an important factor as the jury uses these inconsistencies to judge the credibility of the witness. The truth will set you free and hopefully allow you to be found not guilty at trial but I am afraid it isn't going to reverse the indictment. I would recommend getting an attorney if you haven't already. Your attorney may not get the indictment invalidated based on the facts you have stated but given the whole case to look at, your attorney may find a different angle to challenge your indictment. I hope that this was a help. Thanks, Parker Evan Bornmann More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

Joshua Sabert Lowther 4.9333333333333 stars 15 reviews Rating: 8.3 Federal Crime Lawyer in Atlanta, GA Reveal number tel: (404) 496-4052 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Apr 21, 2012 Although perjured testimony may be a ground to dismiss an indictment, inconsistencies (however blatant) in witness statements and police reports are unlikely to rise to this level. However, such inconsistencies may significantly impact the jury's evaluation of these witnesses' credibility at trial. Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq. NATIONAL FEDERAL DEFENSE GROUP [email protected] http://www.NationalFederalDefense.com More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

Joshua Sachs 5 stars 9 reviews Rating: 10 Appeals Lawyer in Evanston, IL Reveal number tel: (847) 864-0400 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Apr 21, 2012 That does not give you grounds to invalidate the indictment. If the case goes to trial and the witnesses testify, the contradictions between their trial testimony, their grand jury testimony, and their statements to investigators can be explored to raise doubt about their credibility. Minor inconsistancies seldom impress a jury and the jump from inconsistancies to assuming that the witnesses are lying is a big one that the jury may be unwilling to take with you. On the other hand, serious inconsistancies on important subjects can be powerful tools in casting the credibility of a witness into question. A road filled with uncertainty, I'm afraid, but that is the road before you. I assume you have retained an attorney. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 1 lawyer agrees Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments