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Testimony by several witnesses may be contradictory. Isn’t that perjury?

A person commits the crime of perjury when he deliberately and intentionally makes false statements under oath. He will not be charged with perjury unless the evidence demonstrates that he is intentionally lying and not just contradicting himself. The same is true for multiple witnesses whose testimony contradicts that of the other witnesses.

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What is bribery?

Under most state criminal codes, bribery is a crime involving the corruption of public officials. Anyone who gives a public servant money or other valuables in exchange for services in a specified way or any public servant who accepts money or other valuables to act in a specified way is guilty of bribery.

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Florida DUI: Car Impoundment & Bail

When you’ve been arrested for a DUI (driving while under the influence), your major concern is likely to be getting out of jail and putting the whole matter behind you – as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the process may not be as quick as you’d like. Having your car impounded and posting bail are two areas for which you’ll need to be concerned.

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Florida DUI & Ignition Interlock

Florida now has an ignition interlock program that requires ignition interlock devices to be installed on vehicles of certain people convicted of DUIs (driving while under the influence). Here’s what it is and how it works.

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Florida DUIs & Out of State Tourists

Millions of tourists visit Florida every year. They come to spend time at the beaches, visit Disney and take cruises. Unfortunately, some end up leaving Florida with more than they came with – in particular, a DUI (driving while under the influence) charge. Many tourists don’t realize how a Florida DUI affects their driving privileges in their home state.

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Florida DUI: Should You Take A Breathalyzer Test?

The question of whether to take a breathalyzer test when you’ve been pulled over for a DUI (driving while under the influence) can be difficult. Most of know the consequences of taking the test, but few understand what can happen if you don’t. So, should you take a breathalyzer test in Florida? Here’s what our expert had to say.

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