There is always the chance that a person will take credit for a crime that he didn't commit if he is trying to impress a supposed criminal that is actually an undercover police officer.As well,snitches will lie for the police in order to help them close a case,in order to gain favor with the police,and get themselves out of trouble.The Donald Marshall case comes to mind.I personally am in favor of punishing the guilty,not just in getting convictions and closing cases.
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