The article discusses the legality of police deception during interrogations, particularly focusing on how officers can falsely claim to have incriminating evidence. This practice can lead innocent people to confess to crimes they didn't commit, believing that the truth will ultimately prevail. This series will explore findings from a survey comparing public perceptions of interrogation practices to expert knowledge from psychologists, highlighting significant gaps in understanding about the psychological effects and reliability of confessions in criminal cases, as well as the broader implications for justice.
Police officers can legally lie to suspects about evidence during interrogations, leading to false confessions from innocent individuals who believe they're correcting a mistake.
This article reveals a critical divide between public understanding and expert knowledge about the psychological aspects of police interrogations and the prevalence of false confessions.
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