People v. Giacalone

Pursuant to subpoena direction, appellee on August 8, 1966, appeared before Judge Edward S. Piggins, sitting as a one-man grand juror. Certain questions were asked of him which appellee refused to answer on advice of counsel. The grand juror ordered appellee to answer the questions and he continued to refuse to do so on advice of counsel, claiming constitutional privilege. At that time certain other criminal prosecutions were pending against appellee. There was no grant of immunity.

Because of his aforesaid conduct, a bench warrant was issued on August 23, 1966, by the grand juror charging…