A Los Angeles Federal Grand Jury must have a minimum of 16 but not more than 23 persons. Under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 6(f), an indictment may be issued based upon an agreement of 12 or more jurors. These jurors generally serve for a period up to 18 months.
There is no right to have an attorney present before the Los Angeles Federal Grand Jury.
When one receives a subpoena to appear before the Los Angeles Federal Grand Jury, it is important to determine if you are appearing as a target, subject or witness. It is always advisable to immediately consult with a experienced federal criminal attorney if you have been summoned to appear before a Federal Grand Jury. In reality, the Los Angeles Federal Grand Jury issued indictments on virtually every case that comes before it. Therefore if you are summoned to appear before a Federal Grand Jury, call the law offices of Kita & Iriarte for a free consultation. Speedy Trial Act
Under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. section 3161, the defendant must be indicted within 30 days from the days he or she was served a federal summons or arrested on federal criminal charges. He or she must be tried within 70 days of the date the federal criminal information or indictment or the date of appearance or the indictment or information. The time runs from the last date. In other words, the general rule is that there is a 70day federal court arraignment to federal jury trial rule.
