If you lie while sworn in to testify, what could you be charged with?

When someone lies while under oath during testimony, they can be charged with perjury, which is a serious offense that involves providing false information after having made a formal oath to tell the truth. Perjury undermines the integrity of the judicial system and can lead to legal consequences, including imprisonment.

Additionally, a peace officer who commits perjury can also face revocation of their certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). This is because fidelity to the truth is a foundational expectation of law enforcement professionals. Engaging in such dishonest behavior directly violates the ethical standards required to maintain their certification, potentially leading to disciplinary actions that can include suspension or revocation.

Thus, being charged with both perjury and having certification revoked reflects the dual accountability officers have both to the law and to the standards set for their profession.