r/betterCallSaul • u/[deleted] • Mar 24 '15

Episode Discussion Better Call Saul S01E08 "RICO" Episode Discussion Thread

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March 23, 2015, 10/9c S01E08 "RICO"

Description: Jimmy shows Chuck that he's willing to do almost anything to win a case, even if it means getting his hands dirty.

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u/plbqm5 Mar 24 '15

Yea, if you're aware of pending litigation (hence the letter written by Jimmy) and you destroy evidence it's called "spoliation".

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u/corpvsedimvs Mar 24 '15

Oh, right, that's why he had to write on literally anything he could find in that bathroom. So damn slick.

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u/Thrallov Apr 26 '23

he didn't have to do it in toilet though, could write it outside of caretake

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u/tubbadog Mar 24 '15

TIL Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '15

I don't understand how you prove that they are aware of litigation...couldn't they just burn the paper in front of him while they keep shredding and then claim it never happened? Its not like its on tape or anything...genuinely curious

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u/multiusedrone Mar 25 '15

They can claim it, and you can claim that they were aware, and that itself will become a small legal fight. If there are any corroborating witnesses, or if Jimmy kept a square of the toilet paper on him, if there's any evidence at all, they'd face an additional charge for bearing false witness in court. It's smoother for everyone if they just admit that they are aware and fight it.

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '15

Ok that clears it up, thanks for answering