A question about PERJURY

[BNWsunshine]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? South Carolina

I am in fact disabled due to mental illness. I went in front of a Family Court judge due to child support. I explained to him that I can not pay because I am unable to work and was applying for disability. I also said I was unable to work and I could get a Dr's note stating that fact (when I wasn't positive and am still not). Now, I have been thinking about trying to work again. Would it be considered perjury if I stated that I was unable to work, and then turn around and get a job?

 

[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? South Carolina

I am in fact disabled due to mental illness. I went in front of a Family Court judge due to child support. I explained to him that I can not pay because I am unable to work and was applying for disability. I also said I was unable to work and I could get a Dr's note stating that fact (when I wasn't positive and am still not). Now, I have been thinking about trying to work again. Would it be considered perjury if I stated that I was unable to work, and then turn around and get a job?

Was State Child Support involved? If so, and you go back to work, contact them.

 

[Proserpina]

I don't see this as perjury. At the time, you were telling the truth. Correct?

If you do obtain employment, inform those who need to know and go from there.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

You certainly could be charged with perjury. Conviction will likely depend on you getting that doctors note you promised you could get.

 

[Proserpina]

You certainly could be charged with perjury. Conviction will likely depend on you getting that doctors note you promised you could get.

At the time, OP felt he could not work due to disability. Afterwards, he reconsidered.

(That, and let's face it - perjury is rarely, rarely prosecuted)

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

At the time, OP felt he could not work due to disability. Afterwards, he reconsidered.

(That, and let's face it - perjury is rarely, rarely prosecuted)

Actually, I think OP is planning out his lie to the judge in advance.