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  1. #1
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    Default Re: Can I Sue a Police Officer for Lying

    Sue him for lying to whom? About what? In what medium?

    Remember, there is a difference between a LIE and being wrong. And, proving a knowing and intentional lie can be a difficult thing, indeed.

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    Default Re: Can I Sue a Police Officer for Lying

    Police are trained to lie. They lie like most people breathe.
    How can you tell if a cop is lying? His lips are moving.

    http://www.officer.com/article/10233...ps-to-lie-pt-1

    The only time a police officer can not lie is when they are in an official proceeding.
    That means under oath.

    On the other hand if an officer libeled you that should be actionable.

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    Default Re: Can I Sue a Police Officer for Lying

    Yes a police officer can lie to you. However, you cannot lie to a police officer as it is a crime to do so. You would be charged with "Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officer O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a) " which is a misdemeanor.

    Or "O.C.G.A. 16-10-24 (3) Obstructing or Hindering Emergency Phone Calls"

    Or "O.C.G.A. 16-10-25 Giving False Information to Law Enforcement Officer"

    Or "O.C.G.A. 16-10-26 False Report of a Crime"

    I belive that all the charges above have a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

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    Default Re: Can I Sue a Police Officer for Lying

    Since the OP has not seen fit to explain what he or she is referring to, all we can do is speculate. So, at this point, the issue is moot as we do not know if the "lie" is truly a lie, or actionable in any way even if it was.

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