§ 210.15 Perjury in the first degree.\n A person is guilty of perjury in the first degree when he swears\nfalsely and when his false statement (a) consists of testimony, and (b)\nis material to the action, proceeding or matter in which it is made.\n Perjury in the first degree is a class D felony.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 210.15
Perjury in the first degree
Applied in 12 court decisions — leading case People v. Hadid (2014)
Most recently applied in People v. Baska (February 2021)
2014-09-22
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