Flawed Memory In Judicial Case Study

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Thank you for the question regarding flawed memory. In the Commonwealth of Virginia to be criminally charged for making a false statement at trail, which is called perjury, a criminal investigator would have to prove that the individual made a false statement willfully. In other words, the individual who made the false statement knew they were lying, and did so to affect the outcome of a criminal proceeding. Therefore, if a person knowingly gave a false statement then they should be held accountable for their actions. However, if their memory was influenced by an outside source, and they believed that they gave a truthful statement, then they should not be charged for an offense and/or fined. Ultimately, if a criminal case hinges on the testimony