How to Avoid Going to Jail under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 for Lying to Governme... - http://library.findlaw.com/2004...
Sep 16, 2011
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"What if you are absolutely convinced that you didn't do anything to help your former employer and that you are entirely innocent of wrongdoing? Since you have nothing to hide, is it safe to talk? There can still be real danger in speaking to a government agent in these circumstances. To begin with, you are not qualified to know whether you are innocent of wrongdoing under federal criminal law . I have already noted the minimal nature of the act needed to connect you to another's crime if you have knowledge of that crime. But the danger goes beyond this. Not all federal crimes (particularly regulatory crimes) even require criminal intent. Moreover, you and your employer may have engaged in some widespread industry practice, acceptable at the time, which is now under stricter scrutiny. One offhand remark to the federal agent could turn into a damaging admission."
- Paul Buchheit
Scary. Unless you're an attorney, I guess.
- Stephen Mack
This advice applies to talking to police in general. When cops come calling, tell them to speak to your attorney.
- Gabe
They should teach a class in high school about exercising your rights.
- Chris Lamprecht
except that public school is all about teaching you to forget that you even have any rights.
- Big Joe Silenced
To quote Bill Hicks, "You're free to do what we tell you."
- teleken