Missing Cctv Evidence Impact

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I'm in Wisconsin
Hello ****,
Thank you for providing your location. Could you please provide some details about your legal situation so I can assist you better?
I'm being charged with retail theft and the evidence they had was CCTV but as of recently they say they can no longer find the video footage anymore
Hello ****,
Thank you for sharing the details. In Wisconsin, the loss of video evidence can potentially impact your case. Here are some relevant points:
- **Discovery Rights:** You have the right to access all evidence against you.
- **Spoliation of Evidence:** The loss of evidence might call into question the integrity of the case.
- **Legal Representation:** Consider consulting with a lawyer who can argue the missing evidence's impact.
Do you have legal representation currently?
When they're only evidence was the CCTV and you put in a motion for discovery for the footage and they do not provide it what happens next
Hello ****,
Thank you for your patience. In Wisconsin, if the prosecution fails to provide the CCTV footage after a motion for discovery, here are some potential next steps:
- **Court Motion:** Your lawyer may file a motion to dismiss or suppress the charges due to lack of evidence.
- **Adverse Inference:** The court may instruct the jury to assume the missing evidence would have been unfavorable to the prosecution.
Do you currently have legal representation?