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I wouldn't do this if that person were a federal agent. Lying to a federal agent is a serious felony. (Of course, you shouldn't ever say anything of substance
by splat 15y ago
I wouldn't do this if that person were a federal agent. Lying to a federal agent is a serious felony. (Of course, you shouldn't ever say anything of substance to a federal agent without a lawyer.)
- praptak 15y ago> Lying to a federal agent is a serious felony. Not legal advice or anything but lying to protect one's own ass is a very special case of lying and gets much more protection than plain vanilla lying.
- DanBC 15y agoDepending on the situation you should either just decline to comment, or answer truthfully. Lying is usually bad.
- TheAmazingIdiot 15y agoI remember reading that federal agents are a special case. You're screwed if you lie. You're screwed if you tell the truth. You're also screwed if you choose to remain silent, as that's used against you. The only safe answer is "I cannot discuss that until I discuss it with counsel.
- randallsquared 15y agoTell that to Martha Stewart.
- willvarfar 15y agoWatch the "never talk to the police" vido and be educated