A courtroom witness who gives testimony that is not correct commits the offense of perjury while a witness who intentionally lies commits aggravated perjury.

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Perjury involves intentionally making false statements under oath, while aggravated perjury typically refers to lying about material facts that could significantly affect the outcome of a case, not simply the intention behind the lie.

A Courtroom Witness Who Gives Testimony That Is Not Correct