Have you ever heard a police officer lie in court?

Question

If so, what was the lie?

Answer 1

I never thought an officer would LIE in court but he did. I was involved in a case about three years ago and when my lawyer asked the officer three important questions that could have dismissed my case; he lied on all three questions. My witnesses testified and the judge believed the officer of 10 yrs over my witnesses. Don't trust the Judaical system! Do your homework and learn your RIGHTS. Don't always trust lawyers either, they may talk the talk but can't always walk the walk! Why cops lie? Well probably to cover up their mistakes and cover up wrong doing. It's sad but it's true their are innocent people sitting in jail because of false testimony. I was lucky my case was a misdemeanor case and I walked away with my freedom and fines.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The OJ case was a joke and had nothing to do with the Police. They were a scapegoat for a bigger problem that exist in this country. A Murderer walked free because a detective used the "N" word give me a break. Two people are dead and people want to cry about racial justice. Whatever. As for Police Lying, I know people always lie to the Police and bold face lie in court and get caught doing it and nothing happens to them. If a Police Officer lies in court and the judge finds out his carreer is over unlike others to include even President Clinton. I can only speak for myself and tell you I have never lied in court though I have made mistakes over 14years of doing this job and when I do I let people know about it because I couldn't sleep knowing I put someone away who I was unsure did the crime. Most Cops also believe it or not give the benefit of the doubt to the violators they either arrest or write tickets too in most cases. I haven't seen Officers purposely lie in court on cases though I have seen stubborn officers who were wrong not admit or change the results in the course of action the took and there is a difference in knowingly lying and being human. All those who point their fingers, trying doing this job for a few years then get back to me with your criticism.

Answer 4

I am a public schoolteacher. Because I have the summer off, due to the way the jury system works here in Los Angeles, I get jury duty almost every summer. Also, due to where I live, for some reason I always seem to get criminal cases. Funny thing. You will never, ever, ever, hear a cop admit to making a mistake or not following procedure, or losing their temper. They must be superhuman.

Usually if a person is on trial, there is a 95% chance they are guilty. For them to be there, two patrol officers, a desk sergeant, and the prosecuting attorney (who wants a 100% conviction rate so he can run for office) looked at the case and decided the person was guilty. So they usually are. But cops love to lie to make themselves look good.

It's like the O.J. Simpson case. O.J. killed Nicole. But the cops just couldn't resist taking that test tube of blood back to O.J.'s house and dripping blood with a Q-Tip to make sure the case was airtight. That is what cops are all about. They truly want to put bad guys away and protect the public, but they feel, the ends justify the means, and they don't have to follow the same rules everyone else does. Cops really want to do the right thing and put bad guys away. They just don't feel niceties like the Constitution or the Bill of Rights apply to them. They are cops and answer to a higher authority.

Answer 5

Yes, for a speeding ticket, the police officer presented a fake video in court and the jury believed him.

Answer 6

well I know everytime I say the guy swerved over the line, threw a beer can out of his car, was drunk, was speeding, ran the stop sign, hit his wife, had the dope in his pocket, was driving with no lights on etc. the defendant THIINKS I'm lying. but why lie when the truth is the truth. I don't need to lie. also, I openly admit to losing my temper, making mistakes etc. I told a guy who threatened to let his pit bull out of the house that I would shoot him and then the dog. he told the judge that. I told the judge that is exactly what I said. the judge asked why, and I said "well he didn't release the pit bull". the judge laughed, and sentenced him to jail for 1 year.

Answer 7

Yes most are liars. They can get away with lying so that their story looks good in public. They lie to get people to confess. They lie in order to get promoted by their police department. I've heard a police officer lie in court: Someone was arrested in his home without a warrant and the police in court claimed that the home owner said he could come in even though he forced his way in. So many cops are bad and only lie to benefit themselves and they can get away with anything. Even if you complain to the police station about improper ways they used. They will simply tell you not enough evidence.

Answer 8

If the officer is 100% POSITIVE that the party being charged IS guilty, then he/she will probably lie to insure a conviction. I have never known a police officer to lie in court, deposition or grand jury to facilitate a promotion or to rapidly close a case. I personaly do not have any reservations about lying (even under oath) if I am CERTAIN that the accused did the crime. I will not lie hoping for a promotion or a quick close on the case.

Answer 9

no but i seen other people lie in front of a cop in the court of law

Answer 10

No. I have never seen a police officer lie in court (and I have more time than most in Court).