If you were an investigator writing a report on a suspect whom you believe to be guilty but for whom the evidence is too weak to go to trial, would you exaggerate or add to the facts in your report? Why or why not?
2007-04-12 07:47:59 · 5 answers · asked by Specter 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, because as much as I trust my instincts, they can be wrong. Padding the case just invalidates it, and a mediocre lawyer could tear it to pieces, ensuring that the suspect got off scott free and ending my career in the process.
2007-04-12 07:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying always comes back to haunt you, even if you are doing it for what you believe to be the right reason. No, I wouldn't waste my time, because a decent defense attorney will expose it for what it is in court.
2007-04-12 14:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would exaggerate. A little story telling never hurt as long as you don't lie.
2007-04-12 14:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by DeadlyFantasy33 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately not. It's called integrity.
2007-04-12 14:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by Danver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because if what you did was revealed, it would ruin your credibility & they might get off (OJ Simpson).
2007-04-12 14:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋