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Are there any criminal penalties for violating an oath of office?

Most elected officials in the United States have to take an oath of office. I was wondering if there are any criminal penalties associated for purposefully violating or disregarding that oath of office for congress critters, judges, or the president.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Yes, unless your G.W. Bush.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hah, apparently not.

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