What is a perjury charge?

A perjury charge is when someone gives false information under oath in a court of law. In the state of Kansas, such false testimony is considered a Class A misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500. In order for someone to be convicted of perjury, it must be proven that the person willfully and intentionally provided false information in a judicial proceeding. Perjury may include false statements made during a deposition, while testifying in court, or while signing a legal document such as an affidavit or a will. It is also possible for someone to be found guilty of perjury even if the false statement was made unintentionally or with innocent intent. Perjury can be difficult to prove because it requires that the prosecution can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant provided false testimony intentionally. Prosecutors must also be able to identify the false statement, and show that the statement was false. As a result, perjury can be difficult to prosecute, especially in cases where the false statement was unintentional.

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