Let’s say that the cops just hauled you into a police interrogation room to talk about a string of robberies. Can a cop lie to you during the questioning? Here are five of the lies that the police might use to trick you into confessing.
Yes, Cops Can Lie
Although the United States Constitution prohibits the police from beating you up for information, the courts have consistently ruled that it’s acceptable for the police to deceive you in the pursuit of justice. Fortunately, the cops don’t have a total license when lying as they can’t lie to you about your legal rights, such as the right to an attorney.
Nonetheless, since it’s ok for the police to twist the truth in the interrogation room, it’s vital to your future that you know how they can lie. Let’s look at five of the most common types of lies that you might face.
Five Lies The Police Might Tell
In general, police lie during interrogations to make you think that they know more than they do about a specific crime. For example, if they believe that you robbed a liquor store, they might tell you that you were caught on the security camera even though the camera was inoperative at the time. Four other familiar tall tales include
Don’t assume you’re hearing the whole story
- Your fingerprint is on the crime scene.
- We have an eyewitness who says that you did it.
- Confess, and we’ll help you with the DA.
- Your partner already confessed.
Lie protection
How can you protect yourself against the lies that you’ll hear at the police station? An excellent thing to remember is that you have rights. One of the fundamental protections that you have as an accused criminal is that of silence. You do not need to answer any questions from the police. You always have the right to tell the police that you’ll wait for your attorney before answering questions.
Lastly, can a cop lie to you during an interrogation? The answer is usually yes and knowing what types of lies you’ll hear can help you guard against incriminating yourself in a crime.
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