What is the penalty for lying under oath?

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asked Feb 21, 2018 in Law/Ethics by OP543 (280 points)
What is the penalty for lying under oath?

What happens if you get caught in court lying under oath?

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answered Feb 21, 2018 by Dex R (4,600 points)
Lying under oath is a serious offense and can land you in prison for 5 years minimum.

Lying under Oath is a felony in many states and is known as Perjury and can carry some serious prison time if caught.

It's always best to tell the truth everywhere especially in court.

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