GF17 - Perjury
GF17 - Perjury
Saying or writing something that is not true with intent to mislead during an official proceeding, trial, sitting of a Congressional Committee, or while the House is in order and participating in a Congressional sitting, while under oath. A person can only be guilty of perjury if they do any of the following while under oath.
Knowingly and willfully provides false statements or information to mislead a judge and/or jury in official proceedings for or during a trial.
Knowingly and willfully provides several inconsistent statements to mislead a judge and/or jury in official proceedings for or during a trial.
Knowingly and willfully signs an affidavit under oath with statements that meet the criteria for (a) or (b).
Knowingly and willfully signs an affidavit under oath with statements that meet the criteria for all of the above.
For Section A, B, and C, a person can only be charged for perjury if the false statement provided is in direct relation to the trial and has the potential of affecting the outcome of the trial.
Felony
Sentence: 25 Fine: $3000
Driver License Suspension: No Weapon License Removal: No
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