The South Carolina State Grand Jury system was created in 1989 to investigate and prosecute large and often complex cases. South Carolina State Grand Jury cases are typically prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office and is closely modeled after the Federal Grand Jury System.
The South Carolina State Grand Jury is comprised of citizens from all over the state. The grand jurors typically review evidence and testimony in these large, complex, cases over a long period of time. The State Grand Jury can issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to attend and testify as well as subpoena documents relevant to its investigation.
If you have received a State Grand Jury subpoena, you should contact an attorney. Attorney Jason P. Peavy has the experience in these grand jury matters and can assist individuals or corporate entities with State Grand Jury investigations.
The South Carolina State Grand Jury has limited jurisdiction. By law, the State Grand Jury can investigate cases in the following areas of law:
- Multi-county narcotics cases, and cases arising out of multi-county narcotics investigations;
- Crimes involving criminal gang activity
- Public Corruption cases;
- Election Fraud;
- Computer Crimes, including Internet Crimes Against Children;
- Terrorism;
- Securities Fraud;
- Crimes involving obscenity;
- Certain immigration cases; and
- Certain environmental crimes.
If you have been charged, or are under investigation by the South Carolina State Grand Jury, you should contact an attorney. Attorney Jason P. Peavy is well-versed in the intricacies of the State Grand Jury System and will help you protect your rights.
Contact Law Office of Jason P. Peavy for a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Columbia, South Carolina.
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The Law Office of Jason P. Peavy is located in Columbia, South Carolina and serves clients throughout Richland County, Fairfield County, Kershaw County, Lexington County, Newberry County, Orangeburg County and Saluda County, including Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville, Beaufort, Blythewood, Camden, Chapin, Fairfield, Gaston, Irmo, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, West Columbia, and Winnsboro.
