[Yashcheritsiy]

So police statements are given under oath?

No, but they're legally about the same, which is why statements given to the police are considered admissible testimony in court.

Also, try lying to the police in a statement to them, and see if you don't suffer consequences amazingly similar to those for perjury in court.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Well, in that case, we don't even need a trial!

You are brilliant! This will save us so much money in court costs!