The police are questioning Stuart and they tell him that they have a witness who saw him outside the victim's apartment.This is not true; they have no such witness.Are the police allowed to use a trick like this when they are trying to get a confession?

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Yes, the police are allowed to use deceptive tactics such as pretending to have a witness in order to get a confession. However, there are some limits on what they can and cannot do, and the use of deception can be challenged in court in certain circumstances.

The Police Are Questioning Stuart and They Tell Him That