Legal Question in Employment Law in California

If in an administrative investigation a witness gives false testimony, what is the recourse for that?


Asked on 4/14/11, 1:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

A witness who lies, under oath, may be prosecuted for perjury. But the reality is, such prosecutions rarely happen unless they are a celebrity (see Barry Bonds).

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Answered on 4/14/11, 2:03 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

First you have to prove it false, then you can pursue perjury claims and remedies. You disagreeing with it does not make it false.

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Answered on 4/14/11, 3:31 pm


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