What can the Police do to circumvent the 4th Amendment? (Read 10541 times)

eyeeatingfish

Re: What can the Police do to circumvent the 4th Amendment?
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2015, 10:21:26 AM »
If they're federal they can. 18 USC 1001.

There's a much simpler solution than lying - not talking. Oh and if you lie in a way that hampers them - they can slap you with an obstruction of justice charge. Will it stick? Maybe not but simpler to just not lie and route any truths through your lawyer.

If you did something and don't want to self incriminate - don't! Stfu! Ask if you're free to go and if not have your lawyer resolve it.

People watch too much L&O.

Thank you for pointing that out! I meant to point it out but apparently forgot. Be very careful when talking to the feds. An inconsequential lie can land you in prison for a felony even if the crime being investigated were only akin to a petty misdemeanor.