Legal Question in DUI Law in Illinois

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Question - I know I should not do this but my question is whether I do the following I can be charged with ''tampering with evidence''. I got the dui video from the police department. The prosecutor wants to see a copy ''in case it is lost'' of this video in order to see if we can plead this down to reckless. While I had the dvd, I made a copy and altered the audio (put in the sound of a strong wind in the background), to make the video less incriminating. This is MY copy - I think the prosecutor is stupid to ask to see MY copy. I only want them to view this video and then give it right back to me. I want to write on it that it is mine and unlawful to make copies of it. Can I still get charged with tampering with evidence for modifying MY video which should not be used for evidence???


Asked on 4/22/08, 10:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Dui

A DUI is nothing compared to intentionally altering evidence. Don't be stupid. Perhaps the Prosecutor has a tape, and then shows the judge you altered yours. Why mess around? Get a DUI lawyer, get the best deal you can take your lumps, move on, stay out of jail.

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Answered on 4/23/08, 8:49 am


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