Why don’t courts (U.S.) add perjury charges to criminals who lie in court and are found guilty on other charges?
except that situation would never happen. the defendant would rarely be put on the stand. if the prosecutor asked the defendant under oath if he did the crime, the defendant's attorney would tell the defendant to please the 5th and not answer.
The Short Answer
except that situation would never happen. the defendant would rarely be put on the stand. if the prosecutor asked the defendant under oath if he did the crime, the defendant's attorney would tell the defendant to please the 5th and not answer.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Defendant, except, situation
This explanation focuses on defendant, except, situation and spans 42 words across 3 sentences. At 42% below the average Society explanation (72 words), the answer takes a direct, no-frills approach — sometimes the simplest explanation is the most effective.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “except that situation would never happen.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 3 connected points.
How This Compares in Society
Ranked #347 of 500 Society questions by answer depth (top 70%). This is in the concise tier — a focused explanation that prioritizes clarity over exhaustiveness. Many readers prefer this level of directness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why courts (u.s.) add perjury charges to criminals who lie in court and are found guilty on other charges?
except that situation would never happen. the defendant would rarely be put on the stand. if the prosecutor asked the defendant under oath if he did the crime, the defendant's attorney would tell the defendant to please the 5th and not answer.
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Society questions?
This is a focused answer at 42 words, ranked #347 of 500 Society questions by depth. The key concepts covered are defendant, except, situation.
What approach does this answer take to explain courts (u.s.) add perjury charges to criminals who lie in co?
The explanation uses direct explanation across 42 words. It is categorized under Society and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.