Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code

Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 452: False swearing

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

False swearing is making a false statement under oath in official proceedings or before authorized officials, or making contradictory sworn statements knowing one is false. It is classified as a Class D crime.

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