Q: if The statute of limitations are expired why would the state have a grand jury? To help change laws?
My dad was accused of something that allegedly happened 35-40 years ago. An investigation was done about 20 years ago by state police and no charges filed. The accuser is intent on destroying him. Fast forward to today and a friend told me he was questioned about this by the ag’s office in January. He told me that he called their office a few weeks ago and they told him a grand jury will be starting the end of September. They forbid him to have contact with my dad. The statue of limitations is expired as the accuser is 51 years old. Could a grand jury be to gather data and statistics?
A: The truth is often the first thing that is sacrificed in these scenarios. If a grand jury is empanelled then they will be given evidence to decide whether there is enough evidence to lay charges and continue with the matter. The grand jury is not an investigative tool rather a check on power to ensure that the police and prosecutor have the evidence required to proceed. Without knowing more about the subject fact pattern difficult to fully answer.
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