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Can you be prosecuted for perjury if you lie about your age on the internet?
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∙ 14y ago
No. Perjury is defined as
"the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation."
Meaning to commit perjury you must be under oath in a court of law.
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∙ 14y ago
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