Question

ARTICLE 183 PERJURY ELEMENTS

Accepted Answer

1. That the accused made a statement under oath or executed an affidavit upon a material matter;

2. That the statement or affidavit was made before a competent officer authorized to receive and administer oath;

3. That in that statement or affidavit, the accused made a willful and deliberate assertion of a falsehood;

4. That the sworn statement or affidavit containing the falsity is required by law

Statement Made Affidavit Accused Article Perjury Elements Oath