Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I received a subpoena to appear before a grand jury in Michigan (I am a FL resident) to testify and present records that disclose leases on tenants of a house I rented. I received the subpoena from a local police officer, who arrived at my house, but the documents were not originals and they were handed to me without any envelope. In addition, all the documents are copies and only one page contained a signature (as a copy and not the real signature). The question is, are these documents that command me to appear before a grand jury legitimate (without an official court seal or real signature and delivered as a copy without an envelope)? Does the Fed. Rule 45 (c)(3)(A)(iv) provide me with the right to request that this subpoena be quashed? Thank you for your time and advice in this matter.


Asked on 3/18/12, 5:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You can always request that a subpoenaed be quashed. Whether it is granted depends on many factors. You said this was Michigan but it is unclear if this is a federal or state case. You should contact the party that issued the subpoena. They may only required documents and not your presence. Regardless, don't do anything without talking to an attorney.

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Answered on 3/18/12, 5:54 pm


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