Types Of Lying And Deception In Miami-Dade
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There are plenty of situations in which lying is a crime. Perjury, check fraud, Medicare fraud, tax fraud, obstruction of justice, falsely reporting a crime: These are just a few examples of crimes of dishonesty.
Yes, it's possible. There are slander laws, which apply to verbal accusations; and, libel laws, which apply to written accusations. It's important to note that, in the U.S. for a person (or company) to be found guilty of slander or libel against a public figure, that the person or company acted with malice.
Lying is generally not a crime, but as you can see, it depends on who you're speaking to. It's a federal crime to knowingly and intentionally make a false statement to a government agent.
Fraud is a specific type of lie with serious legal implications. It involves a false representation of a material fact, made knowingly or recklessly, with the intent that others rely on it and subsequently cause harm or loss.
Perjury is a felony in California. California law penalizes anyone who willfully or knowingly makes false statements while under oath. Perjury is not just lying to the court. It can also be lying under oath in a civil deposition or a written affidavit or declaration.
August 15, 2023 Small Claims are civil disputes involving amounts up to $8,000, and a deputy clerk may be available to assist you with the required forms.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose. More resources are available on the Miami-Dade County Law Library site.
August 15, 2023 Small Claims are civil disputes involving amounts up to $8,000, and a deputy clerk may be available to assist you with the required forms.
