It is a terrible world out there nowdays, crimes being committed everywhere, assault, robbery, gossiping, drug dealing, tax being removed from pay, workchoices, fraud, terrorism, car sales, fictional stories being told in the Filipino community and the list goes on and on.
As a service to MD readers I have been asked to give my thoughts on topics of the day.
Today we start with 'PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE', the act of changing ones story, or leaving out important truths, in an effort to change the outcome of a trial.
This is often done by the perpetrator of a crime, or can be also used by a WITNESS who was either at the event or under the deluded idea that they should defend a friend, right or wrong.
Lets have a look at what the Australian law says.
Section 319 of the Crimes Act states:
A person who does any act, or makes any omission, intending in any way to pervert the course of justice, is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.
Yes indeedy, it is frowned upon greatly and may see one punished more than what the punishment may have been for the original crime.
Indeed it is a puuuurrrrrrfect way to find ones self with free bed and breakfast for 14 years. While an extended holiday is always great, coping it up the root canal from Bruce for 14 years possibly isn't the best of future to look forward to.
I, as an officer of the law, thus ask you to consider this.
If a friend asks you to lie in court as a witness, even if a friend for 14 years, is it worth 14 years worth of jail and the resultant record?
"Ommpphhhh ohhhh - one sec, got to go visit the little kittys litter tray room."
Back, now where was I? Oh yeah.
There are severe penalties for perverting the course of justice, always weight them up. If spending 14 years in jail is preferable than loosing a friendship, or the actual punishment for the crime, then I leave it up to you.
Until next time
Office Mmmmmego out.
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