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Lying about Possessing a Weapon upon Arrest Booking Violates California Law; Does Not Implicate Fifth Amendment

The California Court of Appeals held that an arrestee who lies to jail booking officers about possessing a weapon violates a law prohibiting introduction of a weapon into a jail. The court also held that requiring disclosure does not violate the Fifth Amendment.

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