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What does 'official proceeding' mean as defined in Chapter 837 perjury?
What does an 'oath' include as per legal definitions?
Whoever makes a false statement, which he or she does not believe to be true, under oath, not in an official proceeding, in regard to any material matter shall be guilty of a?
Knowledge of the materiality of the statement is ______ of this crime, and the defendant’s mistaken belief that his or her statement was not material is ____?
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Except as provided in subsection (2), whoever makes a false statement, which he or she does not believe to be true, under oath in an official proceeding in regard to any material matter, commits a?
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Whoever makes a false statement, which he or she does not believe to be true, under oath in an official proceeding that relates to the prosecution of a capital felony, commits a?
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Perjury by contradictory statements. Except as provided in subsection (2), whoever, in one or more official proceedings, willfully makes two or more material statements under oath which contradict each other, commits a?
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Whoever, in one or more official proceedings that relate to the prosecution of a capital felony, willfully makes two or more material statements under oath which contradict each other, commits a?
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What crime does a person commit when they knowingly provide false information to a law enforcement officer about the alleged commission of any crime?
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A person who commits False reports to law enforcement authorities if the person has previously been convicted of the same and The information the person gave to the law enforcement officer was communicated orally and the officer’s account of that information is corroborated by _________ commits a felony of the third degree.
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A person who knowingly gives false information to a law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of a capital felony, commits a?
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Whoever knowingly and willfully gives false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation with the intent to mislead the officer or impede the investigation commits a?
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Whoever knowingly and willfully gives false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting a missing person investigation involving a child 16 years of age or younger with the intent to mislead the officer or impede the investigation, and the child who is the subject of the investigation suffers great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death, commits a?
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Whoever knowingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duty shall be guilty of a?
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Recantation shall be a defense to any prosecution for perjury or false statement only if the person making the false statement admits such statement to be false in the same continuous proceeding or matter, and?
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Study Notes
Definition of Official Proceeding
- An 'official proceeding' refers to a formal legal process where statements made under oath are subject to scrutiny.
Definition of an Oath
- An 'oath' includes any solemn promise or affirmation to tell the truth, often taken in legal settings, ensuring accountability.
Laws Regarding False Statements
- Providing a false statement, under oath but not during an official proceeding, regarding a material matter results in a crime.
- Knowledge of the materiality of the statement is a crucial element of the crime, but a mistaken belief about materiality does not absolve guilt.
Perjury in Official Proceedings
- Making a false statement under oath during an official proceeding about a material matter constitutes perjury.
- If the false statement pertains to the prosecution of a capital felony, it carries a more serious charge.
Perjury by Contradictory Statements
- Willfully making two or more contradictory statements under oath in official proceedings is classified as perjury.
- This also applies in cases relating to the prosecution of capital felonies.
False Reports to Law Enforcement
- Providing knowingly false information to law enforcement about any crime is a punishable offense.
- If previously convicted of similar false reporting, the crime escalates to a third-degree felony if the officer corroborates the information.
False Information Regarding Capital Felonies
- Knowingly giving false information concerning a capital felony is subject to criminal charges, reflecting the severity of such offenses.
Impact on Investigations
- Intentionally misleading law enforcement in a missing person or felony investigation is a crime.
- Misleading actions involving a child under 16 that result in serious harm or death are treated with utmost severity.
Misleading Written Statements
- Making false written statements with the intention to mislead a public servant is a criminal act.
Recantation Defense
- Recantation (the act of retracting a statement) can be a defense against perjury or false statement charges only if the admission occurs within the same proceeding or matter.
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This quiz explores the concept of 'official proceeding' as outlined in Chapter 837 on perjury. Understand the legal language and implications surrounding this term to enhance your knowledge in law. Perfect for those seeking clarity on legal definitions.
