Favorable Inference In Court

Summary

In New Jersey, if police lose or damage evidence, it may lead to a spoliation inference, assuming the lost evidence was unfavorable to the responsible party. This can impact the case outcome, especially if the evidence was crucial, like in harassment cases. Consider consulting a local attorney to explore legal options and understand how this might affect your case.

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Yes the police lost or damaged digital video evidence that I submitted
In New Jersey, if the police lose or damage evidence, it might lead to a "spoliation inference," where the court may assume the lost evidence was unfavorable to the party responsible for its loss. This can affect the outcome of your case. Do you need guidance on potential next steps or how this might impact your case?
I am a complainant in an ongoing harassment case and the police claim that the video evidence I submitted to them is damaged or corrupted and therefore lost. The video evidence proves that I was being harassed. The defendant has deep connections to this police department and I suspect the video evidence was tampered with to protect the defendant
It sounds like a complex situation. In New Jersey, if evidence is lost or tampered with, you might be able to claim "spoliation," which could lead to a favorable inference against the party responsible. You may want to consider consulting a local attorney to explore this further. Would you like help connecting with a lawyer in your area?