2007-02-22 00:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
even if they are undercover?
2007-02-22 00:46:37 · update #1
Ha Ha David M, you are a good boy and I think working with the police was a great choice. Folks David is simply providing an example of " undercover work " actually I know the answer but thought it was a good question to ask because I have not seen it before. the real deal is this
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It is well accepted that deception is often "necessary" to catch those who break the law. There is no question that police officers are allowed to directly mislead and/or deceive others about their identity, their law enforcement status, their history, and just about anything else, without breaking the law or compromising their case. Conversely, it is illegal for an ordinary citizen to lie to the police in many jurisdictions.
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so there you have it boys and girls,. ol uncle hardpool says " be cool and stay in school."
2007-02-22 01:29:42 · update #2
Absolutely not. That is an old, tired myth. Plain clothes and undercover cops have absolutely no obligation to identify themselves as law enforcement, at least until they make an arrest.
2007-02-22 01:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Time and time again, the courts have ruled undercover officers do not constitute entrapment. The only time they have to identify themselves is at the time of arrest, IF they're the arresting officer. Many times, the undercover officers are handcuffed and carried to station to maintain their cover. The suspects NEVER know they dealt with an officer.
2007-02-22 00:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you ask a DIRECT "are you a police officer" question then YES they MUST present themselves as a police officer. Other than entrapment, they are showing dishonesty by not telling you the truth. In court these days, they same law is for both parties and you can also discredit an officer of the law if he/she makes a false statement KNOWINGLY.
You may wish to look into this further but I am sure the two answers prior to mine are wrong.
Hope this helps :-)
2007-02-22 01:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by redcar_rebel 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm an attorney who represents a sherriff's department. I'm also sure Carl's answer is correct. If you directly ask an officer if he/she is a cop, they have to tell you the truth. Give your 2 points to Carl.
2007-02-22 01:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you stop dealing drugs, then you won't have to worry about asking if they are a cop.
2007-02-22 01:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no that is a myth, they can lie, cheat, and do anything but break the law.
2007-02-22 00:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by 007 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋