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Police Deception / Ability to Lie

Police in any state have the ability and are allowed to lie to you to get you to answer questions.

What Right Law Group attorneys say

You do not have to answer police questions without a lawyer. The problem is is police in any state have the ability to lie to you. And it's I say this, I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but this is part of their practice. They're allowed to lie to you to get you to answer questions.
Alexis Austin Litle · Right to Remain Silent Colorado | What to Tell Police During ArrestWatch clip ↗
If they're asking you any other questions, you just say, "I prefer to remain silent. I'm exercising my right to remain silent." You do not have to answer any other questions. Now, they may try to pressure you. They may try to force you and say, "Well, it's really going to help your case if you answer this." First of all, that's a lie.
Alexis Austin Litle · Right to Remain Silent Colorado | What to Tell Police During ArrestWatch clip ↗

Frequently asked questions

If they're asking you any other questions, you just say, "I prefer to remain silent.

Alexis explains: "If they're asking you any other questions, you just say, "I prefer to remain silent. I'm exercising my right to remain silent." You do not have to answer any other questions. Now, they may try to pressure you. They may try to force you and say, "Well, it's really going to help your case if you answer this." First of all, that's a lie."

Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip
You do not have to answer police questions without a lawyer.

Alexis explains: "You do not have to answer police questions without a lawyer. The problem is is police in any state have the ability to lie to you. And it's I say this, I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but this is part of their practice. They're allowed to lie to you to get you to answer questions."

Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip

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