Destruction of evidence in Muskogee may not lead to years behind bars, but it is still a serious crime. Under Oklahoma law, to secure a conviction of destruction of evidence in Muskogee, a prosecutor has the difficult task of proving each element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. These elements are 1) that a defendant acted willfully and 2) destroyed any book, paper, record, matter, or thing, 3) knowing it was about to be produced in evidence at any trial/proceeding/ inquiry/investigation and, 4) with the intent to prevent the book, paper, record, matter or thing from being produced.
Proving that the defendant acted willfully when they destroyed the evidence and with the intention of preventing the evidence from being produced is not easy. However, any person found guilty of destruction of evidence in Muskogee will be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by fines and up to one year in jail.
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A Muskogee criminal defense lawyer can discuss possible defenses with you and help to avoid the penalties associated with destruction of evidence in Muskogee. If anyone you know is faced with these charges, please contact the Muskogee lawyers at The Wirth Law Office – Muskogee for a initial consultation today at (918) 913-0725 or call toll-free at (888) 447-7262. If you prefer to contact us by email, use the form at the top of this page
