November 23, 2013

Dudley District Court

c/o District Attorneys Office (Joe Reilly)
West Main Street
Dudley, MA 01571
Re: Preservation and Records Request Case No. 1364CR003053

Dear Joe Reilly:

As you know, this office represents Mr. Ben Murray where he has been
charged with two counts: (1) intent to distribute a Class D drug and (2)
possession of Class C drug.
As discussed, our clients position is that he is categorically and
unequivocally innocent of the charges. Since our client is innocent it is
imperative that his rights be protected by all investigating officers. In that
regard we respectfully request (1.) preservation of the following
materials, and (2.) request an opportunity to view and copy these
materials at the very earliest possible convenience:
(1.) All video/camera footage from the following locations:
a. from police cruisers, especially from Sgt. Desserts cruiser
(Sgt. Dessert informed Mr. Murray that all interactions
were being recorded); and,
b. from Sturbridge Police Department, specifically the
booking video.
(2.) All audio recordings of communications between dispatch and
police and officers.
(3.) All audio recordings of any statements made by Mr. Murray.
(4.) All photographs taken.
(5.) All handwritten notes of any investigative officers involved.
(6.) All interdepartmental memorandum and training documents
regarding marijuana possession law and medical marijuana law.

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(7.) All training documents and materials regarding Sgt. Desserts

knowledge of marijuana law, and related departmental polices
and procedures.
(8.) All lab reports and analysis, together with the chain of custody
reports, of the testing done on the hashish, establishing that
the concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in said
marihuana exceeds two and one-half per cent.
A similar letter regarding the records request and preservation is being
simultaneously sent to the three above-listed Officers and the Records
Department.
Also, I am curious as to how you will be proceeding in this matter.
When you get a moment, please contact me to discuss the status of this
case: (413) 268-6500 (ext. 110). Thank you for your time.
Cordially,


Marvin Cable, Esq.

Law Offices of Marvin Cable

PO 80X1630

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Dudley MA 01571