If it was in court - depending on the state, you could be facing charges of "Lying Under Oath" - "Giving False Testimony" - "Obstruction of Justice" - "Contempt of Court" the jail time will be called for in the particular statute you are charged with and convicted of so there's no real way of knowing the answer to your question. Moral of the story: Tell the truth!
In most cases yes, the crime is called Perjury and it is covered by both state and federal regulations (laws); in some states Perjury of a material fact (something that is key to the case) is a felony. It should also be noted that Perjury is a crime of moral turpitude, and can disqualify you to vote, hold a job of trust, hold a job with the government, and other things of that nature.
Laws vary from location to location, but:
In the US, at least, no, it's not illegal to lie to a judge.
It is illegal to lie under oath (for example: on the witness stand in court, or on a "sworn" document where you sign that what you've written is, to the best of your knowledge, true and accurate); this is the crime of perjury. But outside of a court, there's nothing special about judges.
Only in extreme cases.
no you just would be fired..
The minimum age to go to jail or prison is 18, unless the juvenile is certified as an adult through the courts, which happens on occasion.
The minimum age to go to jail or prison is 18, unless the juvenile is certified as an adult through the courts, which happens on occasion.
you go to jail and they let a rabid hobo bite you
I would say...YES But only if you would get caught or if they somehow found out about it.
Committing perjury could get you sent to jail. It's a not a good idea to lie, especially when you could be facing fine and/or imprisonment.
In some cases, he may file an appeal with a higher court. or he could go to jail
NO! you would go to jail unless you injured that animal or really were living with a injured pet
Judicial
If you were keeping her there against her will or lying to the police if they ask you if she is with you.
The simple answer is that it is lying. It is considered fraud and if you do that you may have to go to court and possibly jail.