Friday, February 5, 2010

If give testimony, not under oath, but with transcript can it be used in a court of law?

Referring to events in Congress - If testimony is given, NOT under ';oath';, but with a transcript maintained, can it later be used in a court of law?If give testimony, not under oath, but with transcript can it be used in a court of law?
are you planning on lying?If give testimony, not under oath, but with transcript can it be used in a court of law?
To a limited extent it can, but fraudulent statements cannot levy a charge of perjury unless under oath.
Yes, like any other out of court statement; but not as sworn testimony.
I suppose it could be brought UP, but there might be and objection. Look at George Bush. he would give interviews and stuff but not under oath...good way to watch his a$$!!
yes no maybe it depends
if not under oath...it is not testimony...and the goings on in Congress...there are to be no transcripts
Yes. Under 18 USC 1001, someone can be charged with providing false or misleading information to Congress.





But it's not perjury (a separate offense) if it's not under oath.





Also, if it's not testimony under oath, then several hearsay problems apply (yes, it's hearsay even if it is under oath, because its outside court, but different rules apply).
Yes, against the speaker.

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