California Statutes

§ 122. — 122. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 122.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Title7.
Part 1.TITLE 7. OF CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Perjury and Subornation of Perjury

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It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury that the accused was not competent to give the testimony, deposition, or certificate of which falsehood is alleged. It is sufficient that he did give such testimony or make such deposition or certificate.

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Legislative History

Enacted 1872.

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