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former9thward

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18. It depends on the state.

Reply to LisaL (Reply #14)

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 08:23 PM

Sep 2021

In almost every state lying to the police is a misdemeanor. It only becomes a felony if you lie to them under oath. In this case it is not relevant because he is not talking to anyone period.

And generally when talking to the police you can only be charged with lying if it is about 1) your identity, 2) filing a false police report or crime and 3) speaking under oath. If it is outside those three you can't be successfully prosecuted. But in this case none of it applies when you don't speak to them.

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If its the Jenny Lake area where they are looking for her then that is not wilderness. former9thward Sep 2021 #17

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Got it. I didn't realize that was the point you were making. NH Ethylene Sep 2021 #19

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He's probably just hoping they don't find the body, NH Ethylene Sep 2021 #10

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I can't understand how it's legal to withhold this information. NH Ethylene Sep 2021 #9

He has a right to remain silent. LisaL Sep 2021 #11

Yes, he doesn't have to say a word LeftInTX Sep 2021 #12

He can't legally lie to the police, though. LisaL Sep 2021 #14

It depends on the state. former9thward Sep 2021 #18

So from his perspective staying silent is preferable to spinning some tale. NH Ethylene Sep 2021 #20

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