This could be serious shit too.
She should have appeared flustered, crying and agitated and said she didnt know where Tardy is (so she looked panicked for his sake, like where is my little boy) and kept it real short - Ill go try and find him...
Bald face lying to cover directly to a judge interstate over a recorded line. Now you've added Federal into the mix with these state laws (wire fraud, blah blah blah).
This is why you show up in court boys and girls, interstate fuckery invites the Feds in too, and another state, territory or district on top of that.
Obstruction of Justice RS La. Rev. Stat. § 14:130.1
Statute: Obstruction of justice
It is a crime to knowingly obstruct, impede, interfere with, or delay a criminal proceeding, including false information that affects court proceedings.
Filing False Public Records RS La. Rev. Stat. § 14:133 § 14:133
Statute: Filing false public records
Includes knowingly submitting or causing to be submitted any public record that contains materially false information.
Filing False Statements Against Law Enforcement RS La. Rev. Stat. § 14:133.5
Statute: Filing false statements against law enforcement officers
Accessories After the Fact RS La. Rev. Stat. § 14:25
Statute: Accessory after the fact to a felony
If she knowingly helped her son avoid 'arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment'
Obstruction of Court Orders RS La. Rev. Stat. § 14:133.1
Statute: Interfering with or obstructing the exercise of rights or duties under a court order.
This could apply if her lie directly prevented the court from doing its job.
False Swearing / Perjury Related Rules
Louisiana has statutes on false swearing/perjury if the statement was made under oath (e.g., in a sworn affidavit or testimony)
