Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 18, Crimes and Punishments

Idaho Code (Crimes) § 18-5404: Irregularity in administering oath no defense

What this law says, in plain English

Improper oath administration is not a valid defense to perjury charges. A defendant cannot claim perjury charges should be dismissed based on procedural irregularities in how the oath was given or taken.

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