Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Perjury

If someone commits perjury in deposition and affidavit during the discovery stage of a civil case being heard in a Federal court, where does the other party go to complain?


Asked on 8/06/07, 6:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Perjury

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Discuss this with your lawyer who should know how to handle this. Frankly, many people are not exactly forthright when appearing for deposition. Your attorney can impeach the person at trial based on false statements if it can be proven.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/07/07, 11:33 pm
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: Perjury

You should have your lawyer prove what is occuring for a remedy.

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Answered on 8/06/07, 7:50 pm


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