People v. Valencia
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024
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Chain of Custody as Evidence Rule
Why it matters
From an evidence standpoint: even minor, unexplained gaps or discrepancies in the chain of custody documentation of seized drugs create reasonable doubt as to the integrity of the corpus delicti and warrant acquittal.
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