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Grand Jury and Agency Investigations

Charlotte Grand Jury Investigation Attorney

Pre-indictment legal counsel

Grand jury investigations • Agency investigations

If you are a suspect in an investigation, call an attorney as soon as possible. Our Charlotte criminal defense lawyers represent witnesses, subjects, and targets in all stages of criminal investigation. We offer effective legal advice to clients who have been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury or have been contacted by law enforcement.

The earlier you seek legal advice, the greater your chances to avoid prosecution or conviction. Do not wait until you are indicted. At Barnett & Falls, P.A., our federal crimes practice offers strong representation for individuals and corporations under criminal investigation. Contact a Charlotte grand jury investigation attorney at our firm today to discuss your case.

Establish an early defense

 In the initial stages of a federal investigation, prosecutors gather crucial information to support criminal indictments. Much of this information is collected from people without a warrant. The witnesses are usually interviewed without an attorney.

Grand jury investigations

When you enter a grand jury room you are on your own. You are entitled to have an attorney outside of the chamber and may step outside to seek advice. But inside, you are on your own with no attorney to speak for you and no judge to moderate the prosecutor’s tactics.

Many grand jury witnesses are eventually charged with crimes and become subjects of prosecution themselves. The unique situation in the federal grand jury system emphasizes the need for effective legal counsel. At Barnett & Falls, P.A., we offer critical guidance to clients during grand jury investigations

Agency investigations

We also represent individuals and businesses during investigations by state and federal agencies. Our criminal defense attorney advises clients regarding issues of self-incrimination and 5th Amendment rights. We attend investigatory meetings and interrogations conducted by agencies including:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
  • State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Customs Service

If you think you may be under investigation, contact a Charlotte grand jury investigation lawyer immediately. Our federal law practice represents clients in pre-indictment defense matters. Call Barnett & Falls, P.A., for effective representation in grand jury and agency investigations.

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Criminal defense law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina

Latest Verdicts

Verdicts

United States v. Higdon
At sentencing, the judge denied the defense's request for a downward departure from the sentencing guidelines.

United States v. Huntley
This was Mr. Falls' first jury trial in federal court. Ms. Huntley was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, or "crack.

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