LAWYER EXPLAINS: 12 Lies the Police Love to Use

Summary

This video script exposes common tactics used by police during interrogations to extract information, including lies about needing cooperation, off-the-record conversations, and fabricated evidence. It advises viewers to remain silent, invoke their right to counsel, and be wary of police deception. The script serves as a guide to protect one's rights during interactions with law enforcement.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ The police may lie to get suspects to talk, and anything said can be used against them.
• 🚨 Inviting suspects to the station under the guise of a friendly chat is a tactic to begin an interrogation.
• 📢 Claiming a conversation is 'off the record' is a lie; all statements can be used in court.
• 👤 Offering to speak to the judge or prosecutor on behalf of a suspect is often an empty promise.
• 🗣️ If another person has supposedly confessed, the police may still be after a confession from the suspect.
• 🚫 If the police 'already know' what happened, talking won't help; it could lead to self-incrimination.
• 🍻 A breath test offered by the police is usually aimed at proving guilt, not innocence.
• 👁️‍🗨️ Finding fingerprints at a crime scene is no guarantee of an arrest; it could be a ploy to elicit a confession.
• 👀 Lying about having eyewitness testimony or video footage is a common police tactic to pressure suspects.
• 🔍 Claiming they can quickly get a search warrant is often used to pressure suspects into allowing a search without one.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Accusing a suspect's friend of implicating them is a method to create distrust and get a confession.
• 📉 Failing a polygraph is not definitive proof of guilt and should not be used to pressure suspects.

Q & A

What is the first lie that police officers might use during an interrogation according to the script?

The first lie mentioned is that police officers can't help if you don't talk to them, which is not true as talking more can lead to self-incrimination.

Why might the police invite you to the station just to 'hear your side of the story'?

This is a tactic to make you feel comfortable and get you to talk, but it's not about hearing your side; it's about gathering information to potentially use against you.

What does the script suggest about the phrase 'this conversation is off the record' during police interactions?

The script clarifies that there is no such thing as 'off the record' with the police; everything you say can be used against you in court.

How does the script advise responding to the claim that the police will speak to the judge or prosecutor about your cooperation?

The script advises that this is rarely true and suggests invoking your right to remain silent and requesting an attorney.

What should you be aware of when the police say someone else has confessed and implicated you?

This could be a lie to get you to talk. The script advises to remain silent and not to fall for this tactic.

Why might the police offer you a breath test, and what is the potential risk?

They might offer a breath test to gather evidence of guilt, not innocence. Even if you're under the legal limit, they can use the test results against you.

What is the implication if the police claim to have found your fingerprints at the scene of a crime?

If they had your fingerprints and were sure of your involvement, they would likely arrest you immediately. The claim might be a lie to prompt a confession.

What is the script's advice regarding the police's claim that they have an eyewitness or video footage?

It's often a lie to pressure you into talking. If they had solid evidence, they would likely have already arrested you.

How should you respond if the police say they can get a search warrant quickly and it's better to let them in?

You should deny consent for a search without a warrant. This prevents them from potentially illegally obtaining evidence.

What is the script's stance on taking a polygraph test with law enforcement?

The script advises against taking a polygraph test because they can lie about the results to pressure you into admitting guilt.

What is the overall advice given in the script for dealing with police interrogation tactics?

The script advises to remain silent, invoke your right to an attorney, and not to engage with the police's lies and tactics.