Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

destroyed evidence

okay can i sue the state or city if evidence in a murder case was destroyed while it was a ongoing investigation and the dna was never enterd in the data base because it was destroyed and wasnt told untill now 23yrs later


Asked on 2/03/09, 8:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: destroyed evidence

No.

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Answered on 2/03/09, 11:53 pm
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Re: destroyed evidence

While it depends on certain facts, the likelihood is that you cannot. Even if you could sue the state, there is a $100,000 maximum unless you get the Florida legislature to pass a special bill to increase that amount.

I would certainly like to hear more about your story. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

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Answered on 2/04/09, 10:35 am


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