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What is the punishment for lying to a police officer during an investigation?
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What is the punishment for lying to a police officer during an investigation?

but then telling the truth during the same interview?


    




lpdhcdh
Depends upon the investigation and the consequences of the lie.

In my jurisdiction, a typical false statement in a regular investigation would result in a citation of False Reporting or False Information During Investigation. Fines of up to $1000.

Lie in a serious felony, and look at an accessory charge.


murkovsky2006
It's called " obstruction of justice" and depending on the what the investigation is for you could go to prison, although you told the truth eventually during the interview you could still be charged.


jare bare
It would be obstructing justice or something like that. They would also have a hard time believing what you say.


charmingchatty
You could potentially be arrested for perjury, however depending on the severity of the crime it is unlikely.





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