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The cops pay Anon a visit (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 4 points 9 months ago (4 children)

IANAL, but I think it's only a crime if it's destroyed after a warrant has been issued.

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  • [–] 39 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    I'm very glad you're not a lawyer.

    https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/blog/destruction-of-evidence-charge/

    This says you just need to know what you were destroying was evidence, which Anon clearly does.

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  • [–] 13 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    do so knowing that the evidence is to be produced during a legal or court proceeding

    If they haven't accused you of anything yet, deleting "how to rob banks.txt" is just normal cleanup. Anon can't know what might be relevant evidence after some cops ask to see his computer and leave. Of course, some files may have legal restrictions regardless of crime, for example financial records.

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