Oakland, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: If someone tries to get you to committ perjury so you get the full sentence what happens does the case get dropped?

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: question not clear

you mean a lawyer asking you to plead guilty when you are not?

or to testify as a wit? if caught committing perjury you will be charged criminally and probably prosecuted.

John Karas
John Karas
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Temecula, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: No, it doesn't mean the case gets dropped against the 1st person because you foolishly take the fall plus you now get to face the prospect of a new 2nd charge for perjury.

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