Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Del. Code (Title 11) § 1232: Perjury; no defense

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Perjury is a criminal offense. This statute lists five defenses that cannot be used in a perjury prosecution, including lack of competence, mistaken belief about materiality, and irregularities in oath administration.

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