in re grand jury
...ights than businesses? Individuals are more so protected because they are “one” and by providing documents or other evidence may led to self incrimination. Businesses function with several people. The Fifth Amendment does not protect them from information obtained by accountants, or other documents. CONCULSION The ex-employees do not have to produce documents because they were served to them personally and if would be in violation of the Fifth Amendment. If they were employed with the company, then they would have to turn over documents because business is not protected. Case Questions: 1. Why is an individual treated differently from a corporation for the purpose of producing records pursuant to the Fifth Amendment? An individual is treated differently because, if it is a sole proprietorship, they are protected under the Fifth Amendment/self incrimination. A single person that runs a business, has not business partners, therefore cannot testify against themselves. 2. Would it make any difference in this case if the target of the investigation were the president of the corporation? It would make a difference because the defendants ...