Being served with a grand jury subpoena can be a harrowing experience for any company. Although such subpoenas are common in white-collar investigations, they present daunting tasks for companies that are unfamiliar with federal criminal or regulatory inquiries. Grand jury subpoenas pose more risks and practical difficulties than subpoenas in civil cases, and the consequences for failing to properly respond to one could include jail time for contempt and criminal exposure for obstruction of justice.
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