Would you commit perjury on the stand if it would save a loved one from jail time even if you knew he/she were guilty of the crime.?

I'm just terrible a lying, I'd botch it and end up in jail myself.

It would really depend on the crime and why he/she committed it.

What Maarten said!

I'd have to say "it depends," which really means "yes" under some circumstances. The ones that I can think of offhand are victimless crimes. BTW, I think the explanation text is gratuitous, but otherwise this is a great survey!

Depends on who it was, what they did, and if they actually did it.

Murder? I wouldn't. Smoking pot? Copying video tapes? I probably
would.

There are a lot of illegal acts that I don't consider criminal, that is, they don't harm anyone. I'd have no moral difficulty with someone getting away with such acts; my main question would be did I think I could get away with lying about it. I'm a crapty liar so probably not.

Maybe. It depends on the crime and whether or not it seemed justified.

I cant lie!
I'm a terrible liar so it would really show if I tried

If I know he/she is guilty, I won't perjure myself. However, if I know that he/she is innocent, I would probably lie if I thought it would get them acquitted.

tcb: You make a good point. There are some crimes I would perjure myself over; you named two of them. And unlike many of you nice folks, I'm an outstanding liar.

What's with the explanation text?

Maybe Attyatlaw is a lawyer?

I think it would depend on the family member and the crime they were guilty of...more than likely I would tell the truth.

I think it would depend on the severity of the crime.

So Maggie, if I were to beat someone up that was talking about you and I was tried for it, would you stick up for me or let me fry?

Yeah, I couldn't see the creator until I submitted the survey. It's all making sense now!

If they were guilty of a crime which I believed was punishable, I would probably have to evaluate how 'loved' they actually are.

I doubt that I could successfully lie, because I totally suck at it, but if I thought that the law was wrong, and I thought that I could protect someone whom I thought was right by breaking that law, then I might try. More likely I would have to tell the truth because I would fear making the situation worse for everyone by lying.

It would depend on what the crime was.If it was murder no but petty stuff yes.

i put yes, but it does really depend on the crime

mmm hmm. I would.

it all depends on what the person did how serious the crime and how much i liked the person

It would tear me apart inside but I would have to tell the truth

depends on your definition of it. I would, but in a white-lie sense. I would not fully come out and lie. I have been in and out of courts and have never ever lied, just don't answer what you don't want to.

Actually, I have decided that I would. I wouldn't LIE lie, I would just not let anyone make the situation out to be bad if I could help it. Even up to lying

The truth will set you free! :)

I don't think so, but I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to testify against them. If I had damning evidence, and was being compelled to testify, I would probably skip the country.

After reading the other comments, I would like to add that:
1. I am a very good liar. I can and will lie under just about any other circumstances.
2. Without regard to which law was broken and how I feel about that, I believe that perjury is morally wrong whether the case is murder or parking tickets.

It would depend on the circumstances, but probably not. I hope that my friends and family never ask me to lie for them about something like this, because I think that would be an abuse of my friendship. Honesty is important to me.