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Here are some common examples of what perjury might look like:

First of all, those convicted of perjury in Mississippi can never be called upon as a witness ever again. The exact penalties depend on the circumstances of the crime. If you committed perjury during a trial or indictment for a capital offense or a felony, you face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.…

Perjury is the crime of knowingly making a false statement under oath. Under Mississippi law, a person commits perjury by wilfully and corruptly swearing, testifying, or affirming falsely to a material matter under a legally administered oath. The statute has two demanding parts. The lie must be deliberate, and it must matter to the proceeding.…

While many people are aware on a deep level that lying is wrong, some might not be aware that this is actually a crime in Mississippi. Perjury is a very serious offense in the Magnolia State, and those who commit this offense can face strict penalties. But how exactly is perjury defined in Mississippi? More…