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The authorities regularly withhold information that could assist defendants so it would be business as usual I'm sure. But yeah, that's one giant can of worms!
by l0stb0y 13y ago
The authorities regularly withhold information that could assist defendants so it would be business as usual I'm sure. But yeah, that's one giant can of worms!
- swalkergibson 13y agoTheoretically, they are not allowed to do that. If it is evidence that would affect the outcome of the case, they are obligated to disclose it. While it seems like due process and the rule of law is being eroded daily, I really hope that the below case still applies... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_v._Maryland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_v._Maryland