How to obtain evidence used in previous trial

[ahtjrob]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

30 years ago I was involved in a fatal auto accident involving myself (the driver) and a teenager bicycle. I was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, had a trial before a judge and was aquitted. I was recently contacted by the brother of the boy who was riding the bike. The brother was 11 years old at the time of the accident. The brother wanted to meet with me and discuss the accident, how it happened, how it affected me, etc. He said he had many things over the years from different sources and wanted to, I guess, get some closure in his mind, finally. I did meet with him at my home. We talked for three hours. It actually went well, and i was happy, after 30 years, to finally have a chance to speak with a family memeber of the boy. He brought with him evidence from the trial: Police report, photos of the scene, witness statements, etc. Someof this stuff looked ike the originals. The witness staements looked original, the photos were gossy, etc.. How was he able to get his hands on this stuff?

 

[jiggy78]

"He asked" is the most likely answer. There is no law that says the police cannot give family evidence used at trial once the case is resolved.

 

[ahtjrob]

If I had "asked", would I have been able to obtain it?

 

[HighwayMan]

Your attorney should have been given copies of all evidence in the case.

 

[Proseguru]

30 years ago? Its all likely destroyed ... check with the clerk ... if they do have it, expect 3 months to get it