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The fact that lying to investigators has been used so often reflects the fact that the whole Trump organization is based on bald-faced lying, and everyone in it or associated approves of the tactic. It is no wonder that it is so used by the investigators. Trump does not believe that there is any virtue in honesty. He believes that the only virtue is in winning. So everyone associated has to equally put little weight or worth with the truth. They are all consummate and unrepentant liars, as lead by the example of their great leader, Donald.
Why talk at all, because it can NEVER help you. Take the 5th no matter what. They can twist anything to fit any narrative, and they WILL if they choose to do so.
This. Innocent people need sound legal representation immediately. The US system is adversarial and looking for convictions more than truth. Talking isn't worth the risk.
You do know this is nonsense right? That the actual laws do not allow you to be convicted for having a poor memory. Roger Stones lawyers are making that argument. The facts of the case make that laughable though.
It's not nonsense according to John Dowd, Trump's ex-lawyer, who was a US Attorney and has represented numerous high-profile clients including John McCain. See what Dowd says in Fear by Bob Woodward.
Are you claiming better legal expertise than Dowd?
You can trust Juries but it will cost you your fortune to be proven innocent. I've seen a guy spend $2-3 million defending himself against the Govt for bogus charge. They have unlimited funds.
You may be innocent, but they will bankrupt you first.
The whole arrest is about intimidation, not justice.
Lights, guns, yelling and police cars at 6AM. Grap the perp, throw him in the car, clear all the weapons, and "thank God" no one got hurt.
Then, two hours later, the "perp" is walking around the courthouse with a cup of coffee, having signed himself out of jail because the judge ruled he is not a flight risk. It's all an attempt at intimidation. If they really had something they would not need all the dogs and ponies.
The fact that lying to investigators has been used so often reflects the fact that the whole Trump organization is based on bald-faced lying, and everyone in it or associated approves of the tactic. It is no wonder that it is so used by the investigators. Trump does not believe that there is any virtue in honesty. He believes that the only virtue is in winning. So everyone associated has to equally put little weight or worth with the truth. They are all consummate and unrepentant liars, as lead by the example of their great leader, Donald.
But that doesn't explain Lewis 'Scooter' Libby and Martha Stewart.
Elements Of Perjury -- Specific Intent. The third element of a perjury offense is proof of specific intent, that is, that the defendant made the false statement with knowledge of its falsity, rather than as a result of confusion, mistake or faulty memory
Sooooo convenient to try to weasel out of perjury by whining "entrapment" - the law doesn't work like that. Even poor old trump, as confused and senile as he is will have an "out" - but his corrupt intentions will shine through and still bite him on the azz so I'm not worried in the slightest.
By this description, Hillary should be in an orange jumpsuit.
Why talk at all, because it can NEVER help you. Take the 5th no matter what. They can twist anything to fit any narrative, and they WILL if they choose to do so.
"Anything you say CAN and WILL BE used AGAINST you..." Right there in the so-called "Miranda Rights".
Do you see even a single HINT that there's anything in there (including God's own truth) that can be used FOR you?
Heck no you don't. It isn't there because in law, it doesn't exist. It's whatever the prosecutor wants to do, and a juries response.
This, this and MOAR THIS.
There is no upside whatsoever to speaking AT ALL. None. If you officially say "every good boy deserves fudge" and then later say "every good boy should get fudge" you just changed your testimony and are now guilty of a false official statement, which is then stretched to perjury and/or obstruction. That's EXACTLY WHY prosecutors want you talking - it gives them an easy "you just lied" angle of attack to fall back on.
When the whole thing about Trump submitting to a Mueller interview to "prove his innocence" was going around, I was shrieking from the rooftops that it was a false official statement/perjury/obstruction trap because they have nothing else and need the fall back.
Nobody should ever speak to investigators officially. Not ever. Either their lawyers speak from a prepared script, or no speaking happens whatsoever. If the prosecution can prove guilt, let them, but don't help them with additional charges because you can't remember the 5th Amendment and your civil liberties.
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