False statements can result in a criminal enquiry with a view to prosecution.
His short selling activities and public statements resulted in numerous lawsuits.
That statement resulted in a visit from the U.S. Secret Service the following week.
Lawyers said it was too early to tell whether Mr. Stewart's statements would result in a successful appeal.
Lying, quibbling, or misleading statements can and will result in charges.
This and other statements resulted in his being charged with heresy.
The outcry was such that the usually reticent authorities issued a statement saying the death resulted from the influence of drink, drugs and women in disarray.
The President's statement was somewhat unclear and resulted in some misinterpretations of his intentions.
Opening statements in the new trial began on November 5, 2007, but quickly resulted in a mistrial.
His statements could have resulted from torture, even if not directly.