{"data":{"id":"us-pa/18-pa.c.s.-4904","jurisdiction":"us-pa","citation":"18 Pa.C.S. § 4904","heading":"Unsworn falsification to authorities.","body":"(a) In general.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function, he:\n(1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true;\n(2) submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or\n(3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he knows to be false.\n(b) Statements \"under penalty\".--A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable.\n(c) Perjury provisions applicable.--Section 4902(c) through (f) of this title (relating to perjury) applies to this section.\n(d) Penalty.--In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of at least $1,000.","path":["Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES","PART II DEFINITION OF SPECIFIC OFFENSES","ARTICLE E OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION","CHAPTER 49 FALSIFICATION AND INTIMIDATION","SUBCHAPTER A PERJURY AND FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS"],"source_url":"https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM\u0026ttl=18\u0026div=0\u0026chpt=49\u0026sctn=4\u0026subsctn=0","current_through":"2026-08-31 (Statute Update stamp, 18 Pa.C.S.)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:31:28Z","sha256":"1409fcbf41ed922c7f7c4d58d7517889fad579d0bf37d3f201c5874f6385cbd7","source_id":"us-pa","stale":false,"prev":"us-pa/18-pa.c.s.-4903","next":"us-pa/18-pa.c.s.-4905"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}