Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

are there any consequences for lying during a tpo hearing? if there is another hearing and it is proven that you lied under oath?


Asked on 4/06/16, 4:47 pm

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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

I've been a lawyer for over 35 years and a judge for 28 years. And guess what? Lots of people lie often in court. Now and then (very rarely) people get prosecuted for that. Most times, the consequences tend to affect the outcome IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS A LAWYER (and knows how to effectively use the lies to impeach a witness). In this case you should be off the computer and calling your lawyer with specifics.

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Answered on 4/07/16, 2:50 pm


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