Carlos is arrested for robbery.Prior to his trial,Carlos convinces his mother Jolene to testify that he was at her house eating pizza at the time of the robbery.Jolene knows that Carlos was not at her home the night of the robbery but decides to testify that he was there.Upon being called as a defense witness at the trial,Jolene testifies that Carlos was at her home the entire evening when the robbery occurred.Which of the following is correct about this situation?

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Jolene has committed the offense of aggravated perjury by knowingly providing false testimony under oath with the intention of protecting her son from conviction. Fabricating evidence (Choice A) involves creating or altering physical evidence, and false report to a peace officer (Choice C) involves making a false report about a crime to law enforcement. Choice D is incorrect because while parents may be allowed to testify in criminal trials, they are not allowed to knowingly provide false information under oath.

Carlos Is Arrested for Robbery