Target Letters: Understanding Your Rights

What is a Target Letter?

A target letter is an official communication from the Department of Justice (DOJ) informing an individual that they are a "target" of an investigation into complex crimes. The letter outlines the specific allegations being investigated and the evidence linking the individual to the crimes.

Investigative Process

The DOJ一般惯例是向因复杂犯罪而受到调查的人发出警告。司法部将目标定义为检察官或大陪审团拥有大量证据将其或其与其联系起来的个人。目标信函将通知您司法部和大陪审团正在调查的涉嫌犯罪行为。您还将被告知不得毁坏或删除任何相关证据。

Target Letter Contents

以下是美国司法部的目标信函样本：
Sample Target Letter from US DOJ

还可以在此处找到州检察官的目标信函示例：
Example of a Target Letter from a State Prosecutor

Subpoena and Grand Jury Testimony

目标信是发给被传唤在大陪审团前作证的证人的书面信函。

Conclusion

收到目标信函可能是一个令人不安且充满压力的经历。了解您的权利并采取适当的法律行动对于保护自己免受不公正指控至关重要。如果您收到目标信，请联系律师讨论您的选择并确保您的权利受到保护。