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Simple English definitions for legal terms

grand jury

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A quick definition of grand jury:

A grand jury is a group of people who decide if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. They meet in private and listen to the evidence presented by the prosecutor. The grand jury can ask for more evidence if they need it. They act independently and are not influenced by anyone else. Their job is to make sure the government is not abusing its power.

A more thorough explanation:

A grand jury is a group of people who decide whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. This group is made up of 16 to 23 people who are selected to serve for a period of one month up to one year. The grand jury proceedings are held in private, and the person who is suspected of committing the crime is usually not present.

The grand jury acts as an investigative body, and they work independently of the prosecuting attorney or judge. The prosecutors present the case to the grand jury and try to establish probable cause to believe that a criminal offense has been committed. The grand jury may request that the court compel further evidence, including witness testimony and subpoenas of documents. They are generally free to pursue their investigations without external influence or supervision.

The grand jury is an important part of the criminal justice system in the United States. They act as a buffer between the government and the people, providing a check on governmental power.

For example, if someone is suspected of committing a crime, the prosecutor may present the case to a grand jury. The grand jury will review the evidence and decide whether there is enough evidence to charge the person with a crime. If they decide that there is enough evidence, they will issue an indictment, which formally charges the person with committing a crime and begins the criminal prosecution process.

Graham v. Richardson | grand jury witness

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dasfi0990ut1
18:32
miss ya, worried about u (llama)
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
nope I got the WL
dasfi0990ut1
18:33
fk this cycle.
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
still prolly set on reapplying unless SLS comes in clutch
dasfi0990ut1
18:34
Good on you! LS will always be there. I hope either way it works out- IK it will! Keep ya head up!
fedclerkhopeful
18:34
thank you :)
18:35
is the 50~70% conversion rate for Cornell ii accurate?
dasfi0990ut1
18:35
:)
fedclerkhopeful
18:35
yep
[] ararara
18:36
@fedclerkhopeful: what are your goals?
[] ararara
18:38
You remind me of a friend of mine from back in the day. They came in at the top of their class at a T14 but reapplied before doing this to get HYS. They still didn't get it the second time with perfect stats. That stuff is competitive and what does it matter anyway? Just saying!
18:42
Sometimes I’m like yeah i could work for five years and get into Harvard but that’s sooo much work
18:42
No thank you!
dasfi0990ut1
18:43
@dubiously: same. in 5 years ill either be in prison for fraud or retired in the caymen islands
18:43
This white boy don’t miss u would swear u saw Luka
fedclerkhopeful
19:10
@ararara: appellate clerkship and then civil liberties law
fedclerkhopeful
19:11
And yes, I have near perfect stats and would regret going to a lower tier school when reapplying is a viable option
omelette
19:12
lower tier and its mfing cornell
[] ararara
19:27
Haha didn't realize you were admitted at Cornell not why I'm saying this haha. I've also seen a few people get H and one person get Y the second time around. Hopefully things just work out now but if it doesn't go your way the second time don't worry ✌️ you 🫵 are amazing! For the record though my housemate's friend who graduated from Cornell has an appellate clerkship.
[] ararara
19:28
@dubiously: 💀😵👻
when do we think FSU and UF will have all decisions out
19:37
I know a guy who got an appellate clerkship out of a regional t100. He’s old now but still
dasfi0990ut1
19:43
@dubiously: was it Kansas by chance?
19:44
Of course. Kansas is an appellate clerkship powerhouse
dasfi0990ut1
19:45
KS to the T14 by 2028!
[] ararara
19:47
@FumblingRightfulLemur: I would look back at last cycle ✌️❤️ but also actually wouldn't even pay attention that's usually when it happens haha
rosythecat
20:53
@ararara: your cycle was insane holy hell
rosythecat
20:53
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Steel2Law1997
20:56
anybody got any tips/stories of going from WL to A?
dasfi0990ut1
21:22
@Steel2Law1997: LOCI, research the school and try to mention specifics of what excites you about the school. Be friendly to adcoms. Try to sit in on virtual sessions/ zooms if possible. If you have any updates (promotion at work, volunteering, etc) send it to them! Godspeeeddd
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