Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1222 – Perjury in the second degree; class F felony
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree when the person swears falsely and when the false statement is:
(1) Made in a written instrument for which an oath is required by law; and
(2) Made with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of official functions; and
(3) Material to the action, proceeding or matter involved.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class F felony | up to 3 years |
Perjury in the second degree is a class F felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1222; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;