Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
2nd degree burglary & stolen property r charges. If evidence lost by police can they still charge?
Asked on 7/20/10, 3:32 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Sure. The prosecutor will have a harder time proving his case, and he may choose not to prosecute at all depending upon what other evidence is available. The decision would be his, though. The law would not require him to drop the case.
Answered on 7/20/10, 8:30 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Of course. They may, or may not, be able to convict, depending upon what other evidence, witnesses, facts, etc., they may have available, but that is only one factor they will use in their decisions. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, feel free to contact me.
Answered on 7/21/10, 10:33 am
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