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Julzb50 Asked July 22, 2024

Can a person who has dementia, but tells the court they do not, be prosecuted for perjury for lying to the court?

JoAnn29 Jul 22, 2024
As said, they have no idea they have Dementia. I would think by the time you get to court you have proven that Dementia has been diagnosed and a doctor has signed off that the person needs 24/7 care and supervision. The judge should go by the findings of tests and doctors, not the person suffering from Dementia.

KNance72 Jul 22, 2024
Most People who have Dementia have No clue . My Father at One Point said " I Know I have something wrong with me But I Know that there Is No Cure . " I Never said to him " Dad You Have Dementia . " Instead I got Literature form Harvard Medical school and Tufts with medical articles and Brought him Puzzles to work On .

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Geaton777 Jul 22, 2024
No, it's not purgery. They sincerely believe they don't have dementia. This is a medical condition called anosognosia.

They would need to have actual cognitive tests and other proofs presented. Is this for a guardianship case?
Geaton777 Jul 23, 2024
Perjury, not purgery.

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