Legal Opinion
In Re Nassau County Grand Jury Subpoena Duces Tecum Dated June 24, 2003
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 3, 2005PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
G.B. Smith, J.
The issue here is whether individual partners of a small law firm may invoke the privilege against compelled self-incrimination in response to a grand jury subpoena duces tecum, served upon the custodian of records of their firm, seeking production of firm financial and payment records, copies of retainer and closing statements, and various other records. On the central issue before us, we agree with the motion court and Appellate Division that the individual partners cannot invoke the state or federal constitutional privilege against compelled…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Virag v. HynesNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
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