Johnson v. Keenan

Order, Supreme Court, New York County, entered March 14, 1.977, denying petitioner’s motion to quash a subpoena compelling his appearance as a witness before an Extraordinary and Special Grand Jury for New York County, unanimously affirmed, without costs and without disbursements. Appellant’s reliance on the Statute of Limitations is misplaced for this defense is available to one who has been charged with a crime. It does not bar a Grand Jury investigation nor furnish an excuse for a witness’ refusal to give evidence before a Grand Jury. (Cf. People v Kohut, 30 NY2d 183.) The Grand Jury is "a…