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Is it legal for police to use evidence collected in an investigation of innocent people?

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Is it legal for police to use evidence collected in an investigation of innocent people?

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Any evidence that is observed by an officer can be used as evidence as long as the officer has a legal right to have access to the evidence. If he is unsure of the legalities of the collection of that evidence he can always try to hold the scene until a court order is signed.