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4902 – Perjury | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's perjury law, including what constitutes perjury, defenses, and how inconsistent statements are handled in legal proceedings.

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Pennsylvania State Law

4902 – Perjury

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 4902

Summary

Pennsylvania law under Title 18 Section 4902 defines perjury as knowingly making false statements under oath in official proceedings. It specifies the materiality of falsifications, defenses related to irregularities, and circumstances allowing retraction. The law also addresses handling inconsistent statements made under oath.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's perjury law, including what constitutes perjury, defenses, and how inconsistent statements are handled in legal proceedings.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.