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AFAIK, lying to a local LEO is not always illegal. Lying to a federal officer is. But I agree with the gist: just kindly decline.
by thephyber 5y ago
AFAIK, lying to a local LEO is not always illegal. Lying to a federal officer is.
But I agree with the gist: just kindly decline.
- HWR_14 5y agoLying to a local LEO is not always illegal. My (non-lawyer) understanding is that lying in ways that misidentify you is always illegal in California. Especially during a traffic stop. Basic Googling suggests CVC 31 (or CVC 20 if it's a state trooper)
- thephyber 5y agoYes, lying about your primary government identity is ill-advised. Lying and saying that you don’t have a social media account isn’t so clear.