[torstenvl]

A caveat to lying: even if your particular jurisdiction doesn't criminalize lying to law enforcement, it can result in a truly devastating jury instruction. The judge will literally instruct the jury "It is reasonable to infer that an innocent person does not usually find it necessary to invent or fabricate an explanation or statement..."

https://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/sites/ca3/files/2013%20Chapter%...

[chillingeffect]

When you re-read the GP, recalling that the police are allowed to lie to you, realize that includes telling you it's ok to lie to them.