9 years ; Accused Pleaded Guilty: No ; Contributing Causes of Conviction: Eyewitness Misidentification, False Confessions or Admissions ; Death Penalty Case: No. You can go to jail for knowingly making false accusations or committing perjury in Texas.It is against the law to lie to police or court officials in Texas. Wrongful Conviction Review. TCDA's Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) investigates claims of actual innocence and wrongful convictions. If you are facing false accusations, it is vital to present evidence that casts doubt on the credibility of the accuser. Now, this is an accusation that you know, you've had improper relations with someone's child or children that doesn't go away. Could Travis Rudolph Be Wrongfully Accused? Ex NFL Player Charged With Murder. Crime descriptions marked with an asterisk indicate that the events were later determined not to be criminal acts.