 Tampering with evidence can mean a number of different things, including felony charges. Tampering with evidence, or tampering with/intimidating a witness, whether charged on its own, or alongside other offenses, can be a very serious crime. Seen as an attack on the judicial process, anyone charged with any kind of tampering is likely to face harsh treatment from the court and prosecution. Whether you are accused of attempting to cover up your own crime, the crime of another person, or attempting to influence the testimony of a witness, tampering charges most often result in felony charges, and can carry very serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime relating to evidence or witness tampering, contact the Tucson Defenders now for a FREE CONSULTATION with a Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney. 520-585-5757. ARIZONA EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES (Arizona Evidence Tampering Statute: 13-2809) Under Arizona law, it is a Class 6 felony to tamper with physical evidence, or knowingly produce or make false physical evidence. A Class 6 felony is punishable by up to one year in prison, as well as fines. It is not a defense to tampering charges that the evidence would not have been admissible anyway. Evidence tampering charges can be brought against criminal suspects, but also can be brought against police and others involved in law enforcement, if they produce false evidence, or maliciously hide exculpatory evidence. If you believe your case may involve evidence tampering by law enforcement, that might not only mean criminal charges for the offending officer, but could also result in positive consequences in your case. ARIZONA WITNESS TAMPERING DEFENSE (Arizona Tampering with a Witness Statute: 13-2804) Attempting to intimidate or otherwise persuade a witness to withhold testimony, falsify testimony, to not testify, or to evade a subpoena is also a Class 6 felony in Arizona. This means that it is punishable by up to one year in prison, and fines. While most other threats are a misdemeanor under Arizona law, such threats are taken more seriously when directed at a witness or crime victim. FEDERAL EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES (Federal Tampering Statute: 18 U.S.C. 1519) Evidence tampering is a very big deal in federal court. Destroying, altering, falsifying, or otherwise tampering with evidence in a federal case can mean up to 20 years in federal prison. This can apply to any federal investigation at the investigative phase, or to any federal case in court. More About Federal Criminal Defense FEDERAL WITNESS TAMPERING DEFENSE (Federal Witness Tampering Statute: 18 U.S.C. 1512) Because many federal cases target high-level organized crime organizations, witness tampering is a very common occurrence (and charge) in federal court. Witness tampering and intimidation is so widespread, as to have created a need for a highly organized witness protection program. Those charged with witness intimidation in federal court face punishment of up to 20 years, and can expect to face very harsh prosecution and treatment from the court. If you or a loved one has been arrested, charged with a crime, or may be under investigation for a crime, it is in your best interest to get in touch with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Contact the Tucson Defenders today for a FREE CONSULTATION 520-585-5757 Related Charges: Perjury, Filing a False Report, Threatening or Intimidation, Drug Crimes, Aiding and Abetting, Resisting Arrest, and more.
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