Kevin Whalling, Chief Counsel for the Whalling Law Group, PLLC, has been hired to act as defense counsel for Mr. Bill Flinton.

Mr. Flinton lied under oath with concern to a paternity lawsuit. City of Phoenix prosecutors are moving forward with a criminal perjury charge against Mr. Flinton.

Because Mr. Whalling normally practices property and maritime law, he would like you to prepare a Memorandum of Law addressing the concept of perjury.

Please answer the following questions below.

Subject: [Name of Assignment - Client Name]

Issue

[In a short one or two sentence statement, provide what the issue is for Mr. Whalling]

Facts

[Explain the crime of perjury. Explain various ways perjury is committed. Determine and explain why the crime of perjury is punishable in society.]

Discussion

[Determine the potential punishment for perjury under Arizona state law. Give examples of various punishments that have been given for perjury and evaluate their appropriateness.]

Conclusion

[Provide a conclusion concerning what will be Mr. Flinton's likely punishment if Mr. Whalling cannot have the case dismissed, have Mr. Flinton acquitted, or plea to a lesser charge.