Yes, in the USA, it’s a felony punishable by years in a federal prison - “lying” to a federal officer. Even a mistake or misunderstanding may be construed as lying, if the courts so rule. People are strongly advised to never answer a federal official’s questions without an attorney present, especially those people with “nothing to hide”. You may not really know anything about whatever he is asking, but your answers may come back to haunt you later. Remember, they are trained to mislead you and can lie all they want, but you are only a US citizen, and and do not have the rights they do.
Hard to believe? Google something, maybe “lying to a federal agent”. Here’s a page to open your eyes:
pouncingtiger about 14 years ago
Skyler, the smartalec.
pbarnrob about 14 years ago
Nice try, Cosmo! He ain’t buyin’ it…
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
I seem to recall hearing the same line in my youth!
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
I’m with you on this one, Grog. But then again I have also used it with my own kids. I’m guilty as charged! lol
Nelly55 about 14 years ago
I think I said something like this once……….
just once
oldguy2 about 14 years ago
When I said something similar to my parents, it was a week before I could walk normally.. the good old days!
wicky about 14 years ago
AMEN, Trapper John, AMEN.
Ushindi about 14 years ago
Yes, in the USA, it’s a felony punishable by years in a federal prison - “lying” to a federal officer. Even a mistake or misunderstanding may be construed as lying, if the courts so rule. People are strongly advised to never answer a federal official’s questions without an attorney present, especially those people with “nothing to hide”. You may not really know anything about whatever he is asking, but your answers may come back to haunt you later. Remember, they are trained to mislead you and can lie all they want, but you are only a US citizen, and and do not have the rights they do.
Hard to believe? Google something, maybe “lying to a federal agent”. Here’s a page to open your eyes:
http://tinyurl.com/2d2jbpk