Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Pergury
I am 18 years old. A friend of mine was arrested for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and violation of probation. I am wanted to testify against the person to prove the person is not guilty and was with me at the time of the crime. But the person is about 16 years old and really comitted the crime. I am asked to commit pergury for the person so they wont be found guilty so they can get out of juvenile hall and the charges dropped. If i am found that i comitted pergury can i get in a lot of trouble? How much and what will happen? thank you and please answer my question,thanks.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Pergury
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Nelson are right. Soliciting perjury is also a crime, so whoever asked you to do this may end up in prison as well.
Why do you want to help this violent and dangerous person remain free? I understand that he is your friend, but he has committed some very serious crimes and is a danger to the lives and safety of others. He needs to be confined for society's sake and rehabilitated for his own. Besides, how will you feel if he remains free and kills someone who would not have died but for your perjury?
Re: Pergury
A conviction for perjury can result in prison. Also you such a conviction will follow you the rest of your life. You will not be bondable, many employment opportunities that require a license may be unavailable. Judges and district attorneys often are very angry and bitter about perjury and will push for the stiffest penalty.
Re: Pergury
That perjury would, and should, result in your conviction and jail time. Apart from the intellectual dishonesty they ask of you, they want you to risk jail and a criminal record that would affect you for the rest of your life. Draw your own conclusions.
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