The inherent difficulty of convicting a defendant of perjury is exacerbated by the _______ rule that prevails in most jurisdictions.

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The two-witness rule requires that there be two witnesses to the perjurious statement or evidence, or the testimony of one witness and corroborating evidence, in order to secure a perjury conviction. This makes it more difficult to prove perjury beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Inherent Difficulty of Convicting a Defendant of Perjury Is