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N.Y. Penal Law § 210.10: Perjury in the second degree

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title L. Offenses Against Public Administration
  4. Article 210. Perjury and Related Offenses

§ 210.10 Perjury in the second degree.

A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree when he swears

falsely and when his false statement is (a) made in a subscribed written

instrument for which an oath is required by law, and (b) made with

intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his official

functions, and (c) material to the action, proceeding or matter

involved.

Perjury in the second degree is a class E felony.

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