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Not clear. You can argue you were afraid for your life or property in the case you did not expect the agent or courts to react reasonably to the now-concealed i
by R0b0t1 5y ago
Not clear. You can argue you were afraid for your life or property in the case you did not expect the agent or courts to react reasonably to the now-concealed information. As well, they would need to prove you concealed or destroyed information.
Similar case law exists in this context, but for actions like running from the police.
- o-__-o 5y agoDo not do this unless you have strict guidance from a lawyer immediately before this happens. One small mistake could open you up to criminal liability and a world of hurt. Better to just plan ahead, bring a burner phone and show the photos to the agent when asked. IANAL but play one on tv
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- R0b0t1 5y agoAre you insane? Going along with the courts is usually not in your best interests. Hiding the evidence and never going to trial certainly is. If we are talking about information that you definitely need to hide then the penalty for your obstruction of justice, whatever its form, will be a rounding error on your sentence. If it does not definitely need to be hidden then should they find out they are unlikely to charge you. An attorney will tell you what is legal. An excellent attorney will tell you what you can get away with. Strong language I know, but prisons are full of innocent people.