Can an officer of the law be prosecuted for perjury?

Question

I was said to have said to have said things I didn't say.The facts are not accurate.For instance,evidence was destroyed by another individual.The other individual has addmitted to it.The officer in question wrote down that I did it.He said he had a witness to the crime,but the witness never showed up in court.The deputy said he would not get on the stand because he didn't want to look like a liar again.The VIN numbers to both vehicles do not match any vehicle on the planet,even though he put in his report that he ran the numbers.Another witness said his statement was altered.There are pieces missing,like the fact that he destroyed evidence.There should be three defedants but the s.d. only went after one.

Answer 1

Yes, police officers can be prosecuted for perjury.

I am having trouble making sense of everything else that you wrote, but it doesn't appear that the police officer lied while under oath in court (the definition of perjury).

Answer 2

To answer your question yes, no one is above the law, not even an officer. If an officer is making false statements and omitting facts he can be charged with perjury. However it has to be proven.

Because VIN numbers are so long, it is not uncommon to make mistakes.

How was evidence destroyed?

Do you have proof of that?

If so you need to provide that to the court. Get the facts straight and rehearse what you will say. Be prepared to give testimony if you are charging him and be ready to provide proof.

Answer 3

Why don't you start with a look at filing a falsified report? FACT 1: Anything you say will be twisted to suit the needs of the person who arrested you!!! Are you able to provide any witnesses to his statement of not wanting to testify? Cops are RARELY IF EVER prosecuted. You'll be da@ned lucky if you can even help yourself in this deal. The system is set up for quantity not quality.

Answer 4

Short answer: yes! If an officer lies under oath in court, he certainly can be held to answer just as anyone else can be. Proving it [witness statements, physical evidence, etc.] requires something solid beyond the 'he said/she said' category...lawyers, investigators, etc., to put it together in a solid form that can't be shaken apart by the other team. Weigh the outcomes and decide from there.

Answer 5

Yes. Anyone can be prosecuted for perjury. It looks like this isn't a perjury case as much as an evidence tampering case right now though. Did he sign any affidavits to the facts you've mentioned?

This also sounds more like an IAB case. If he throws you under the train, throw IAB at him. Good luck though, it looks like you're going to need it.

Answer 6

An officer of the law is expected to follow the law, etc....etc...., just like everybody else, and yes, they can be prosecuted for the same things as any other human. In fact, I think most people expect more of them if they are a police officer. But, they are human too, and make mistakes. Being a police officer, does not make them immune to anything.

Answer 7

Perjury can only occur in either a court room setting or in front of a grand jury.
Bad or false information in a police report isn't perjury, just the sign of an improperly trained or managed officer.

Answer 8

Billwill, You definitely need to hire a attorney. A GOOD ATTORNEY can get all of this dismissed before it gets to court..... Watch what you say because it will be used against you... Good Luck !!!

Answer 9

Police can be prosecuted, arrested, and charged for anything. They're citizens of the US just like you and me.