Lying to officials in Wagoner is governed by the perjury laws in Oklahoma.
The law states that “whoever, in a trial, hearing, investigation, deposition, certification or declaration…makes…a statement under oath, affirmation or other legally binding assertion that the statement is true, when in fact the witness or declarant does not believe that the statement is true…is guilty of perjury” Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 491
Thus, anyone who lies or knowingly makes a false statement under oath can be found guilty under the perjury laws in Oklahoma.
If a statement is actually true or the person believed it to be true, a person cannot be found guilty of perjury in Wagoner. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 499
Lying Can Lead to Prison Under Perjury Laws in Oklahoma
Penalties for perjury in Wagoner depend on where the defendant committed the crime.
A defendant who commits perjury before a grand jury may serve between 2 and 20 years in prison on a felony charge.
Committing perjury before a court of justice can lead to between 1 and 10 years in prison. In all other instances, a defendant may face up to five years in prison for perjury in Wagoner. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 500
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A conviction under perjury laws in Oklahoma can have a serious impact on your life.
If you or anyone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Wagoner criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
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