Question

An officer attempting to secure a search warrant lies and says he saw a large quantity of drugs inside the suspect's residence. The officer justifies the dishonesty because without it, the judge will not sign the search warrant. This is an example of _________________.

Answer 1

Deviant lying.

Step-by-step explanation:

Officers commit perjury to convict suspects or are deceptive about some activity that is illegal or unacceptable to the department or public, in general, is an example of deviant lying. Deviant lying refers to the occasions in which officers commit perjury. Perjury is lying intentionally. Deviant lying is used to secure a conviction of a suspect or to obtain a search warrant.