evidence destruction
[ˈɛvɪdəns dɪˈstrʌkʃən]
noun
destruição de provas
1. The deliberate or negligent act of destroying, concealing, or tampering with physical or documentary evidence relevant to a legal investigation or court proceedings
The defendant was charged with both fraud and evidence destruction after security cameras caught him burning documents.
O réu foi acusado tanto de fraude quanto de destruição de provas após câmeras de segurança o flagrarem queimando documentos.
2. A criminal offense that involves obstructing justice by eliminating materials that could be used to prove guilt or innocence in legal matters
Evidence destruction is a serious felony that can result in additional prison time on top of the original charges.
A destruição de provas é um crime grave que pode resultar em tempo de cadeia adicional além das acusações originais.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, evidence destruction is treated as a serious criminal offense. In the US, it's prosecuted under federal obstruction of justice statutes. In Brazil, it's addressed under the Código Penal (Penal Code). This offense gained significant public attention through high-profile cases and is heavily emphasized in legal education and law enforcement training in both countries.
NYC Slang
deep-sixing the evidence / getting rid of the goods
Related Idioms & Phrases
destroy the evidence before it surfaces
cover your tracks by destroying evidence
evidence tampering and destruction
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