One, maybe two, possibly 3 .................. but 31????????.....
These were not novice rookie mistakes. These are seasoned, experienced prosecutors and know better.
They should be prosecuted for evidence tampering, lying to courts, obstruction of justice and sedition.....................
Judge "so let me get this correct, your pistol held 17 bullets, correct?"
Yes your Honor that is correct.
Judge "so you had to reload the pistol to fire the 31 rounds?"
Yes your Honor that is correct. But the reloading was also an accident......