Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

lying to police

Who is ultimately resposible for false information given to police in exchange for a lighter sentence? This is a real life situation:
The police encouraged an informant to offer new information for the benefit of their case, and the informant who is facing charges lies, and ultimately false charges are filed against a non guilty party. Over time the informant admits lying but the non guilty party is still facing charges---who is responsible to reconcile the charges?

Asked on 2/02/07, 12:23 am

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Re: lying to police

Your attorney in defending you. If you need one, feel free to contact me.

Answered on 2/02/07, 12:57 pm

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Re: lying to police

The trial jury.

DJM

Answered on 2/02/07, 12:26 am

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