> While lying requires intent, it does not require knowledge that the statement is false. Yes, it requires both -- both knowledge that the statement is false, and an intent to deceive. Quote: "a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood."

What defines dishonesty?

1 : lack of honesty or integrity : disposition to defraud or deceive. 2 : a dishonest act : fraud.

What is the legal test for dishonesty?

This test is an objective one: was the accused dishonest by the standards of an ordinary, reasonable individual (having the same knowledge as the accused)? Whether or not the accused viewed their actions as dishonest by those standards (ie the subjective limb of the test in R v Ghosh) is irrelevant.