False Statements Legal Consequences

Summary

In New York, making false statements can lead to charges such as perjury, false written statements, or offering a false instrument for filing. Perjury involves lying under oath, while false written statements involve knowingly providing untrue information in a document. Offering a false instrument for filing involves submitting false documents to public offices. Each offense has specific penalties, with perjury and false written statements being serious offenses. If you face such charges, consider consulting a local attorney for guidance.

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What is New York Penal Law § *.*?
New York Penal Law § *.* defines perjury as making a false statement under oath or affirmation. This means that if someone knowingly lies after swearing to tell the truth, they can be charged with perjury. There are different degrees of perjury, each with varying penalties.
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What is Penal Law § *.*?
New York Penal Law § *.* pertains to making a punishable false written statement. It is considered an offense when a person knowingly makes a false statement which they do not believe to be true in a written instrument bearing a legally authorized form notice that false statements made therein are punishable. This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
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