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Response: In federal grand jury proceedings and in most
state grand jury proceedings, there is no "defense." The target of the
investigation is not allowed to have a lawyer when he/she appears before the grand jury,
and the target cannot insist that the grand jury hear exculpatory evidence (e.g., evidence
establishing his/her innocence). In some states, grand juries can/must hear exculpatory
evidence. If you check the state section of the web site, you'll find some information on
that issue, and on the availability of an attorney for grand jury witnesses and targets. |