There is no doubt that perjury is a severe offense with serious repercussions. Because of this, if you have been accused of committing this crime, you need a skilled defense lawyer like Michael L. Fell of Law Office of Michael L. Fell. Whether you like it or not, this is a crime that automatically qualifies as a felony and has serious, lasting repercussions. There is good news: you do have choices. Call us now at (949) 585-9055 to learn more.

Perjury is a danger to the entire court system

Although it may seem severe to make a perjury accusation a felony right away, keep in mind that if someone makes a false statement, justice cannot be served. You may be charged with perjury if the authorities think you provided false information that you knew to be false. If so, you should choose a criminal defense lawyer with experience.

Perjury can occur in a variety of situations

Perjury is frequently perceived as a felony committed only while a witness is giving testimony in court. In reality, there are a number of circumstances that might result in a perjury accusation. False statements made during a deposition, on any sort of signed affidavit, certificate, or declaration, or on a driver's license application are also prohibited. It is true that delivering false testimony is one of them.

You shouldn't be penalized for a sincere error

It does not constitute perjury to make false statements in court or to write untrue information on a legal document. You must have knowingly provided misleading information for it to count. Because it might be challenging to establish, innocent persons frequently face accusations. If that describes your circumstance, don't panic; all you need to do is call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055.

There are alternatives available to you

Attorney Fell has extensive experience as a prosecutor, so he is fully aware of the challenges involved in obtaining a perjury conviction. He will utilize this knowledge to your advantage and refute the proof at every turn. Depending on your unique requirements, the best defense for your case may vary, however a few potential defenses include:

• Demonstrating that the information you provide cannot be shown to be fraudulent or erroneous
• Claiming that you failed to provide a response
• Demonstrating that you weren't technically or legally under oath at the time that you made false or misleading remarks
• Claiming ignorance of the truth of the information
• Claiming that although you did say anything inaccurate, it was simply in reference to a minor matter that has no bearing on the main problem at hand

Receive the comfort that comes with working with a criminal defense lawyer

You don't have to be afraid even if you probably are right now. Before you give up hope, all it takes is a free case examination with a criminal defense lawyer to discover that there are numerous options to consider. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to learn more.