Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Iowa

Is it legal or illegal to lie to the court in order to have someone committed to a mental institution?


Asked on 6/14/11, 11:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Lombardi Lombardi Law Firm

Illegal.

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Answered on 6/15/11, 3:17 am
Stephen Lombardi Lombardi Law Firm

It's never legal to lie in court. The oath means you tell the truth - PERIOD!. No excuses.

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Answered on 8/13/11, 7:07 pm


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