Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 1622: Subornation of perjury

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Subornation of perjury is procuring another person to commit perjury. The offense is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment for up to five years.

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Whoever procures another to commit any perjury is guilty of subornation of perjury, and shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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