Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

perjury in a deposition

what is the penalty for perjury in a deposition on the state of maryland?


Asked on 10/16/07, 11:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: perjury in a deposition

Although perjury is a criminal offense, it's highly unlikely that you could persuade a prosecutor to pursue charges against the alleged perjurer, especially if the perjury occurred in a civil lawsuit between private parties. The attorney representing the other party should know how to use a provably false statement to impeach the credibility of the witness.

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Answered on 10/17/07, 9:19 am


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