> > > Law enforcement is basically allowed to lie to you

> > Is this pretty universal or is it an American thing?

> In court: You: They lied to me about my right to a lawyer Cop: No we didn't, also he admitted during this talk to being on the site of theft and taking of someone else property.

> Now who will Jury or Judge believe, cop or a thief?

And cops lie because no one is willing to prosecute them.