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A key point in the discussion relates to the police search of the defendant. The defense argues that the search was conducted illegally, explicitly pointing out that the police did not find certain items—like a gun—at McDonald's until they returned to the station. This discrepancy raises questions about whether evidence might have been planted or mishandled, which could significantly impact the case's integrity. The defense's strategy to throw out this evidence signifies a tactical move to undermine the prosecution's case and potentially weaken the state's arguments.