private investigatorImprobably, deception often leads to truth. Still, might there be adverse consequences for having somehow engaged in the deception?

We see deception always on TV cop shows. Detectives falsely cajole suspects into confessing, telling them that “the train is leaving the station—your boy down the hall is itching to sell you out,” whereas the police haven’t even found him. A legally acceptable tactic for law enforcement agents.

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]