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.


Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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