Discuss the elements of perjury, and describe the ways perjury may be proven.
What will be an ideal response?
Perjury has six elements: (1) oath, (2) administration of oath, (3) proceedings, (4) false statement, (5) material, and (6) intent. The three ways to prove perjury are: (1) two witness rule, (2) inconsistent statements, and (3) recantation. (Students must then discuss these three ways of proving perjury.)
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A. Absolute B. No C. Partial D. Qualified
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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