Is lying to an officer a crime?

trooper3316

Not always.

If you provide false information to intentioanlly decieve them, or to inhibit their investigaiton, it is called Obstructing. That is a crime.

If they ask you your favorite color, and you lie, it is not illegal.

*Due Sept 14*

yes it's obstruction of justice at the least.
The police aren't stupid, don't do it.

Karen B

Yes, it is obstruction.

teshockey88

Are you honestly asking this question? What do you think? It's a misdemeanor.

Chris G

Sure is. At least in the US.

McKenna Moose!

No. Officers are perfectly fine with you lying to them.
It puts a smile on their face.

*eye roll*

mary z

Yes, if he is asking you questions regarding him performing his job..such as if he asks your age if you are pulled over.

Well Now What

Just after
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Being stupid
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melissax1972

Yes, it's called obstruction of Justice which is felony. I'm going through that same situation right now

Dr. Le

I'm pretty sure it's called Obstruction of Justice. I'm also pretty sure that that's a crime, so... yes.

SadieB

If the lie in some way affects the officer doing his job or helps someone get away with a crime (like saying someone was with you to give them an alibi) it is a crime. It's called obstruction of justice.

weapon_30

Yes it is, although police officers are allowed to lie to you.

i hate money

i think officers deserve nothing but the truth. honestly

I'm tired of being serious

It's called "Providing False Information". If the intent is to prevent the officer from doing his job, it may rise to "Obstruction of Justice".

You have the option to not say anything, but that will pretty much guarantee you get arrested.

Aaron

If you are lying about a crime or stopping the officer from doing his job it is a crime.

If you are just lying to one but it has nothing to do with a crime, then no.

OPC

yep

Greg

Yes, without a doubt.

<3

lol yeah. and calling the cops with a false police report is a CRIME.
haha

Sarah

seriously?

yes it is honey, you could get in big trouble if they catch you in a lie.

cathyraiders

yes it is obstruction and they will find out

spicerjoe

My advice to you is anytime you have a run in with the law, never ever ever answer any questions, let your lawyer talk for you, if you are guilty, there is nothing you can say that will help you, If you are innocent, anything you say can potentially give you trouble.

this is a very good video on the subject....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7NC5sgik&feature=related

Mannequin

sure is...so long as they dont find out you're good.

Jeff P

it proabably is, but it shouldn't be

"protect and serve" really means "protect and harrass"

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