Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Being untruthful to a police officer

Is it possible to be charged with a crime if I knowingly lie about a personal matter to an on duty police officer? Because the mentioned officer is an acquaitance, and the matter concerns relations with his spouse, by denying said relations, can I be placed under arrest for any reason if the officer remains skeptical? Or would this constitute a gross abuse of authority by the officer because adultery is not a crime?


Asked on 1/07/07, 7:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Being untruthful to a police officer

I just can't see anyone charging you with this. Just because he is a cop does not mean that everyone that lies to him can be charged with a crime. That would just be silly.

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Answered on 1/07/07, 7:26 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Being untruthful to a police officer

When you are fooling around with the wife of someone who carries a gun as part of his work being arrested for lying to him should be the least of your concerns. You have not committed a crime but you are dealing with someone who has the resources to observe you.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 1/07/07, 7:32 pm


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