And I am referring to state, federal, or local city members of law enforcement. During interrogations can law enforcement people "legally" tell a suspect a false story about non-existing witnesses or evidence in order to pull a confession from the suspect ?
2006-09-17 07:26:06 · 13 answers · asked by john b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is a long established and judicially approved method of interrogation.
2006-09-17 07:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is done all the time to get the truth out of the suspect. When they get on the stand however then they are bound to tell the truth only. That is why they tell you in advance You have the right to remain silent, and the right to an attorney. You should heed those words.
2006-09-17 14:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is very true if police want 2 get a confession out of someone they have the right 2 lie to that person in order 2 do get one. And the interrigators don't get in trouble 4 it if it helps the case.
2006-09-17 14:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yep, I do it all of the time. You just cannot fabricate evidence which is not to be confused with letting someone believe there is evidence when it doesn't exist.
2006-09-20 18:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are allowed to lie in thier questioning
they can not lie about deals, they can't tell them they will not be charged if they confess,
But they can say they have a witness or that they have finger prints.
2006-09-17 14:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not lying it's called using Investigative Tactics.
2006-09-17 14:35:51 · answer #6 · answered by Chis 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I used to do that. It's more like a poker game than anything. Quite fun sometimes when you know you've done your job.
2006-09-17 14:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, and if you fall for it, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Caught a guy selling crack, couldn't find the gymbag he threw away so I just told him we had it and he was facing 40 years. He pled out for 20 with a 75% mandatory.
Buwahahahahahahahaha
2006-09-17 14:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes they can, but it's not ethical. However, they can't use threats or other forms of coercion in order to get a suspect to tell them what they want to hear.
2006-09-17 14:30:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
They are habitual liers, havent you herd of the bluecode. They cover there butts.
2006-09-17 19:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by rick ed 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋