Would they get hrown in jail, or just given a warning
2006-07-20 08:32:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
To lie under oath in Court generally can get you 3 days in jail.
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2006-07-20 08:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get caught presenting false evidence in court, then you should be expected to be punished. The punishment would depend on the severity of the offense, as well as the circumstances of the trial in which the testimony was offered, and the record of the person committing the offense. They may not be thrown in jail, but I very much doubt that they would get off with a warning unless the offense was extremely minor. It may be that the prosecutor will decline to press charges against the offender, but that isn't a guarantee in any case.
Perjury should be considered a serious matter, as it can often affect the outcome of a trial.
2006-07-20 08:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jennygrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is called perjury, and can be sentenced to jail time. Another person just answered you and told you to google LIL Kim. and she is right. She lied under oath and she went to jail. So I would suggest you dont do that. Claim the 5th instead. LOL When you claim the 5th, that means you dont have to answer a question that could incriminate you.
2006-07-20 08:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by mare531 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lie under oath, that is perjury and you can be tried and jailed for it. They usually DON'T give warnings because it is a serious offense.
2006-07-20 08:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by sidnee_marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perjury (lying under oath) is illegal. Depending on the severity of this, they could be prosecuted and given up to 5 years prison time...this is not something taken lightly.
2006-07-20 08:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by alisha_4080 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the prosecutor can prove to the judge that she committed perjury she'll go to jail. It's hard in cases like this because it's usually a she said he said kind of thing. If you can get recorded statements, letters, or other tangible proof to bring the police or the court that would be the best way to go about it. If you're allowed to speak with tape a phone conversation and get her to admit she lied.
2016-03-27 01:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the severity of what you lied about in most cases you get warned once, then you are fined then you are put in jail.
2006-07-20 08:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by afvet3471 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be looking at a warning/ or a charge of perjury/ aggravated perjury/ punishable by fines, jail time or both. depends on which court/ kind of trial you commit said offense.
2006-07-20 08:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lil Kim got time for lying to a jury, Oliver north got to retire and receive a pension for lying to a congressional investigation committee. where's the justice here
2006-07-20 23:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'd be officially charged for lying under oath (perjury) and would be sentenced depending on the states statutory code.
2006-07-20 08:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋