Chain Of Custody Concerns

Summary

Tampering with evidence in Minnesota can affect its admissibility in court by breaking the chain of custody. This can cast doubt on the evidences integrity. If you are involved in such a case, it is advisable to consult with a criminal defense attorney to understand how this might impact your situation.

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A person called police to come get drugs if another person's but they tampered with drugs before police got them
- In Minnesota, tampering with evidence can affect the chain of custody, potentially making the evidence inadmissible in court.
- If the chain of custody is broken, it may cast doubt on the integrity of the evidence.
Are you involved in this case, or are you seeking general information?
My primary residence is somewhere else, but I stayed a lot at my sister's for months where my belongings are. My sister went to jail and her daughter moved back into the house. Both said I had to leave . I said I would be back the next day for my belongings. the next day my niece went in my room clipped a lock to the closet. Then my niece messaged my sister the homeowner who was in jail that she found drugs in the closet after she clipped the lock off. The cops read the messages to her in jail. The the police got my sister to concent to go to the house to get the drugs . Is there any way to fight this case in court? What could I have the homeowner say to make this case go away
Here are some points that might help your case:
- Chain of Custody: If the niece tampered with the drugs, it could challenge the integrity of the evidence.
- Consent: The consent given by your sister while in jail may be questionable.
- Ownership: Prove that the drugs were not yours and question the legitimacy of the niece's actions.
Have you consulted a lawyer for a detailed strategy?