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