Any time the prosecution loses, displaces, or destroys important evidence in a criminal case, it is automatically a violation of due process.

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While the loss or destruction of evidence may harm the defense's case, it does not automatically constitute a violation of due process. Courts will consider the circumstances surrounding the loss or destruction of evidence, including whether it was intentional, negligent, or simply unavoidable. If the loss or destruction was intentional or due to gross negligence, it may rise to the level of a due process violation, but this is not always the case.

Any Time the Prosecution Loses, Displaces, or Destroys Important Evidence