Perjury in the second degree

Statute:

Perjury in the second degree

§ 210.10 Perjury in the second degree.

A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree when he swears
falsely and when his false statement is (a) made in a subscribed written
instrument for which an oath is required by law, and (b) made with
intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his official
functions, and (c) material to the action, proceeding or matter
involved.

Perjury in the second degree is a class E felony.

PEN 210.10 2014-09-22

Criminal Jury Instruction Links:

PERJURY 2 - PL 210.10

Sections:

210. Perjury and related offenses

210.00 - Perjury and related offenses; definitions of terms.

210.05 - Perjury in the third degree.

210.10 - Perjury in the second degree.

210.15 - Perjury in the first degree.

210.20 - Perjury; pleading and proof where inconsistent statements involved.

210.25 - Perjury; defense.

210.30 - Perjury; no defense.

210.35 - Making an apparently sworn false statement in the second degree.

210.40 - Making an apparently sworn false statement in the first degree.

210.45 - Making a punishable false written statement.

210.50 - Perjury and related offenses; requirement of corroboration.

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