Grand Jury Research Paper

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I selected the state of Minnesota as one of many other states that use the grand jury. The rules of criminal procedure require grand juries for any crime punishable by life in prison, serious crimes (first-degrees) are life, not just premeditated; with or without parole is the difference and certain first-degree sex crimes. The state can submit other cases for public policy such as cases where a police officer causes a death while in the line of duty. All crimes punishable by life imprisonment or any homicide case where the prosecutor announces his or her intent to present to a grand jury must start within fourteen days of the defendant’s first court appearance. The use of grand juries in all other cases is optional or up to the discretion

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