An Investigator Should Not Lie or Be Evasive on the Witness

question 26

True/False

An investigator should not lie or be evasive on the witness stand as any such false testimony or attempt to stonewall can be disastrous to the credibility of the witness.

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Definitions:

Scope Of Employment

Scope of Employment encompasses the range of activities and duties an employee is authorized to perform as part of their job and for which an employer is responsible.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine holding an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of employment or agency.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine that holds an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, performed within the scope of employment or agency.

Principal

The main individual or group participating in an agreement or deal, or the initial sum of money put in or borrowed, prior to adding interest.