criminal-law evidence
Can you be charged if police say you sold drugs to a person with no video of the sale
<p>Can an individual be charged with selling an illegal substance if they are not in possession and/or have not received money for an illegal substance?</p>
<p>Is video evidence required for such charges?</p>

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<p>can an individual be charged with selling an illegal substance if they are not in possession or received money for an illegal substance</p>
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<p>Yes. Testimonies, affidavits, receipts, fingerprints, and circumstantial evidence might conclusively establish that the individual engaged in illegal activity.</p>

<p>To answer the question in the title, there is no requirement for video evidence showing a person selling drugs to prosecute for unlawfully making such a sale. Other evidence, such as witness testimony, perhaps by an undercover officer, can be sufficient. When available, such video evidence is often persuasive and likely to be used.</p>
<p>To answer the question in the body, depending on the specific statute which a person is charged with violating, there may need to be evidence of the receipt or promise of money or some other thing of value paid or to be paid to the accused or someone associated with the accused.</p>
<p>For example, if Bob transfers heroin to Alice in return for a promise that Alice's associate Gail will deliver money to Bob's associate John, that is probably enough to convict Bob (and probably John) if there is evidence to show this, and to show that both Bob and John knew what they were selling. The exact proof needed will depend on the specific statute involved, which will depend on the jurisdiction. The evidence needed to prove the elements of the offense will be evaluated by the trier of fact (Judge or Jury).</p>
