Question

In a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to

a. judge the merits of the case against the state constitution. End of exam
b. decide if the evidence warrants prosecution.
c. judge on a civil indictment.
d. decide if the offender should be tried by a jury.

Answer 1

In a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to decide if the evidence warrant prosecution. If the evidence is not satisfactory, it is likely that there will be no prosecution.