§ 1222 — Perjury in the second degree; class F felony

Delaware § 1222

• Jurisdiction: Delaware
• Title: 11
• Part: Delaware Criminal Code
• Ch. 5: SPECIFIC OFFENSES
• Subch.: Offenses Against Public Administration

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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.

Perjury in the second degree is a class F felony.

Legislative History

11 Del. C. 1953, § 1222; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 8 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1