Perjury

Overview Articles

Perjury: Laws and Penalties

Perjury is a serious offense because it can derail the basic goal of the justice system—discovering the truth.
Suborning Perjury

A person is guilty of suborning perjury if he/she attempts to induce a witness to give false testimony under oath in a court or other proceeding, and the witness actually gives false testimony.

Questions & Answers

A witness lied during my trial, and I was convicted. Can I sue him?

An individual who is convicted based on false testimony cannot sue the lying witness for civil (or money) damages.
Can I Sue My Ex For Lying During Our Divorce Mediation?

When someone lies and the lie hurts other people, the injured person can sue for slander and seek financial damages.

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