Understanding Perjury Charges: Law, Penalties, & Defenses

Meta Summary: Perjury is the grave felony offense of knowingly making a false, material statement while under a legally-binding oath or affirmation. Learn the essential elements, the severe federal penalties, and crucial legal defenses against this charge, which threatens the integrity of the U.S. judicial system. The U.S. legal system is founded on the pursuit […]

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