A target letter notifies you that you are the target of a federal grand jury investigation and likely to be indicted. If you receive one, do not speak to agents. Contact a federal defense attorney immediately to intervene before an indictment is returned.

A deposition is sworn testimony taken out of court. A lawyer asks you questions, and everything is recorded by a court reporter. It is a critical part of the discovery process in civil litigation.

Depending on the case, you may recover compensatory damages (for actual loss), pain and suffering, and in some egregious cases, punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer.