Jack,a 19-year-old,is drinking beer at a poolside party at an apartment complex.A police officer appears in response to a loud noise complaint.Upon seeing the officer,Jack pours the beer from its can into the swimming pool,reasoning that he cannot be charged with minor in possession (MIP)if the officer does not recover any beer.However,Jack has committed the offense of tampering with physical evidence as the beer is evidence of the MIP.

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Jack's action of pouring beer into the pool is considered tampering with physical evidence because the beer is evidence of the MIP offense. His attempt to avoid being charged with MIP does not negate the fact that he tampered with evidence.

Jack,a 19-Year-Old,is Drinking Beer at a Poolside Party at an Apartment