Perjury
Definition:
Perjury, also known as lying under oath, is corruptly taking a false oath during a judicial proceeding. A person who commits perjury takes an oath to tell the truth but willfully and deliberately lies in a courtroom proceeding. The false statement(s) can affect the outcome of the case. Perjury is a very serious crime and is difficult to prove.Perjury includes:
- An oral testimony during a court proceeding
- Something you have written
- Signing a legal document that contains false information
Consequences of Perjury:
If a person purposefully lies under oath during a court proceeding, he/she commits perjury. If a fact provided by one witness contradicts another witness' testimony, it does not mean one witness is committing perjury. This is because some contradictions are a result of a person's perception of the evidence or their memory of the events. Perjury is regarded as a white collar crime and could be prosecuted at the State or Federal level. An individual convicted of committing perjury may face punishment which includes monetary fines, a prison sentence or house arrest. All these penalties may take away your personal freedom and destroy your personal life and career.What a Lawyer can do for you:
If you have been charged with perjury, seeking legal advice from an experienced criminal lawyer can help preserve your rights and protect your future. Contacting a criminal lawyer can relieve you of formal criminal charges. A perjury lawyer can help you get rid of perjury charges and the heavy penalties attached to committing this type of white collar crime.Lawyer Referral Service:
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