IANAL but my understanding was that lying to the police opens you up to obstruction of justice charges -- or perjury.
For instance, I learned from law professor James Duane's video that Martha Stewart would have completely avoided prison time if she had not lied to investigators.
For instance, I learned from law professor James Duane's video that Martha Stewart would have completely avoided prison time if she had not lied to investigators.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE&feature=emb_titl...