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ANY person who knowingly lies under oath can be charged with perjury.

Note that just being wrong isn't enough. The person must be deliberately lying or withholding truthful information that they are required to provide.

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Who can be charged with a perjury for lying under oath?

Witness


What is aggravated perjury?

Aggravated perjury is when a witness lies under oath. This is a very serious offense and may be charged as a felony.


If a verdict has been reached and a witness committed perjury and this fact was discovered after the case was finished can the witness be charged and taken to court for perjury?

Perjury is a criminal offense, so only the DA can prosecute someone for perjury. If you have proof of perjury file a complaint with the DA in the county in which the crime of perjury occurred.


What happens if you lie under oath in a civil case?

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What happen if a lawyer commits pugury?

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Does the US Supreme Court allow police to lie?

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