What happens if the US Attorney hands the Bannon case to the Grand Jury...?

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11. true, but not my point.....

The point was that judges have both the power and discretion to jail a person that doesn't show up when subpoenaed, even pre-trial. That is also a misdemeanor. In this case, a judge could simply order him to be held without bail pending trial since he has a history of not showing up.

It's a possible outcome with the right judge. Just because its a misdemeanor doesn't mean it is petty.

Not saying a judge would do this. They should though. A defendant shouldn't be able to break a law and realize the goals they sought by doing so.

And to your point, a defendant is never compelled to testify in court (witnesses are, but bannon won't be a witness if this ever goes to trial). There would be no need to invoke the fifth since he won't be called to testify unless he does so voluntarily.