Why is it legal for cops to lie to us, but illegal for us to lie to cops??

Question

Why is it legal for cops to lie to us, but illegal for us to lie to cops??

Answer 1

Because they (supposedly) are furthering justice by lying and you are obstructing justice by lying.

Answer 2

First of all you dont have to talk to cops at all.  You have the right to remain silent..  For some reason people think there better of talking and sometimes your better of to keep your mouth shut.  If you say nothing at all your better off.

Answer 3

Because life is not fair, get over it.  

Answer 4

Because police lying to us is a tool that can be used to prevent crime or apprehend criminals. Us lying to police is a method that can be used to commit crimes or allow criminals to avoid apprehension.

Answer 5

you only have the right to remain silent once you have been arrested. before then you are not cooperating with the investigation.

Answer 6

Everyone stretches the story.  The judge decides who is telling the truth.

Answer 7

If you don't say anything to cops you can't lie to them....

remember you have the right to remain silent....always do so!