Legal Question in Military Law in Wyoming
written statement
Can a person noticeably under the influence of alcohol make a sworn written statement?
Can a sworn written statement be made with no oath given or implied?
Asked on 5/07/03, 3:55 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Billie Ruth Edwards
Edwards & Johnson, Attorneys, LLC
Re: written statement
Yes to both questions. In the military, when you are asked to give a statement, it is assumed you will tell the truth because it is your sworn duty to do so, therefore an oath is always implied. The degree of intoxication would be a factor in your perception and in your ability to assess the facts you were testifying to, but it would not automatically void the statement.
Answered on 5/07/03, 7:36 am