Illinois State Grand Jury Witnesses Have the Right to Be Accompanied By Counsel

In Illinois, all people appearing before the grand jury have the right to be accompanied by counsel.  Specifically,  

725 ILCS 5/112-4.1 

Any person appearing before the grand jury shall have the right to be accompanied by counsel who shall advise him of his rights but shall not participate in any other way.   

As such, a citizen that receives an Illinois State Court grand jury subpoena should immediately contact Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Petro to arrange for representation. 

For more about Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Petro, visit www.mjpetro.com.