An officer is allowed to make false verbal assertions during interrogation,such as "The crime lab identified your DNA on the victim."

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This practice, known as deception or trickery, is legal in the United States and is not considered coercion or a violation of Miranda rights as long as the officer does not make promises, threats, or use physical force. However, courts have indicated that extensive or prolonged deception may render a confession involuntary and therefore inadmissible in court.

An Officer Is Allowed to Make False Verbal Assertions During