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In Massachusetts, the use of truth serum or similar investigative drugs by any law enforcement agency, including the FBI, is generally illegal. This prohibition is due to violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Any evidence obtained through such methods is typically inadmissible in court.Full Conversation
Dana
Hello Dana, nice to meet you. What legal issues can I assist you with today?
Are investigative drugs the FBI uses on the ppl they imvestigate admissable in court
Hello Dana, could you please clarify: are you asking about drugs used to aid in investigations, such as truth serums? Also, could you let me know which state you are asking about, as laws can vary?
Yes
Thank you for the clarification, Dana. Generally, the use of truth serums or similar drugs in investigations is considered a violation of the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. However, the laws can vary by state.
Massachusettes
In Massachusetts:
- Evidence obtained through the use of "truth serum" or similar drugs is typically inadmissible in court.
- This is due to the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination.
- Additionally, the use of such drugs can infringe upon the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
What is massachusettes general law on the FBI using investigative drugs on people they investigate
In Massachusetts:
- The general law prohibits the use of "truth serum" or similar investigative drugs by any law enforcement agency, including the FBI.
- This prohibition is due to violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.
- Any evidence obtained through such methods is typically inadmissible in court.
Are investigative drugs the FBI uses to investigate ppl legal?
In Massachusetts:
- Use of "truth serum" or similar investigative drugs by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, is generally illegal.
- It violates the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.
- Evidence obtained using such methods is usually inadmissible in court.