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Paralegal Exam Prep

Category - US Legal System

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If a witness intentionally makes a false statement while under oath on the witness stand, the witness has:

Given hearsay testimony.
Confused the facts.
Committed perjury.
Committed fraud.
Committed obstruction of justice.

Explanation

Answer: C. If a witness intentionally makes a false statement while under oath on the witness stand, the witness has committed perjury. The penalty for perjury varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case. It can range from jail time to a fine.

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