What happens if you lie in court and get caught?
What happens if you lie in court and get caught? How is Perjury Punished? A person convicted of perjury under federal law may face up to five years in prison and fines. The punishment for perjury under state law varies from state to state, but perjury is a felony and carries a possible prison sentence of at least one year, plus fines and probation. What is the penalty for lying? Committing or suborning perjury in California is a felony and is punishable by up to four years in jail. A peace officer who commits perjury can be charged with either...