Offenses Involving Judicial Procedure

Question 1

Perjury

Answer 1

(1) Intentional Taking of a False Oath — i.e., Lying

• Contradictory Statements
• If W has made two contradictory statements at the same proceeding and admits, before the end of the proceeding, that one of the statements is false, he cannot be prosecuted for having made the false statement. This is to encourage Ws to correct any false statements they may have made before substantial damage is caused

(2) in Regard to a Material Matter

• Material = might affect the outcome of the proceeding / some phase or detail of the trial, hearing, declaration, etc.

(3) in a Judicial Proceeding

Question 2

Subornation of Perjury

Answer 2

procuring or inducing another to commit perjury