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Sigi · 03-09-2004, 09:03

She was found guilty of lying to a policeman. Although my family is full of LEO's, I don't think this should be a crime. It most certainly should not carry a 5 year sentence. The best thing to do is say nothing at all. Period. Ever.

But to say that someone should be charged with a crime because they lied to the police - in this case federal officials - is wrong. It is not under oath or in a court of law.

The false statment statute, 18 USC sec. 1001, makes it even harder for people to give any statement at all since it may be construed as a false statement.

As a rule I stay out of trouble. I have, however, made a few mistakes along the way to age 35. Keeping my mouth shut and answering no questions has served me just fine.

18 USC sec. 1001

TITLE 18, PART I, CHAPTER 47, Sec. 1001
Sec. 1001. - Statements or entries generally

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully -

(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party's counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.

(c)With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to -

(1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or

(2)any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate

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Sigi BANNED USER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 368	She was found guilty of lying to a policeman. Although my family is full of LEO's, I don't think this should be a crime. It most certainly should not carry a 5 year sentence. The best thing to do is say nothing at all. Period. Ever. But to say that someone should be charged with a crime because they lied to the police - in this case federal officials - is wrong. It is not under oath or in a court of law. The false statment statute, 18 USC sec. 1001, makes it even harder for people to give any statement at all since it may be construed as a false statement. As a rule I stay out of trouble. I have, however, made a few mistakes along the way to age 35. Keeping my mouth shut and answering no questions has served me just fine. 18 USC sec. 1001 TITLE 18, PART I, CHAPTER 47, Sec. 1001 Sec. 1001. - Statements or entries generally (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully - (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party's counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding. (c)With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to - (1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or (2)any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate Last edited by Sigi; 03-09-2004 at 09:15.
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