Perjury And Omission Laws

Summary

Deliberately withholding information under oath is considered perjury in New York. Lying by omission, if it leads to a misleading or incomplete understanding of the truth under oath, can also be considered perjury. The New York Penal Code defines perjury as making a false statement or omitting material information intentionally under oath in a judicial proceeding. Understanding these definitions is crucial for anyone involved in legal proceedings.

Full Conversation

What is lying by omission?
Lying by omission is when someone deliberately leaves out important information, leading to a misleading or incomplete understanding of the truth. In New York, if done under oath, it can be considered perjury.
Do you have any specific situation or case in mind where you think this might apply?
Is there a law in the New York Penal Code against lying by omission?
In New York, lying by omission under oath can fall under perjury. Perjury is defined in the New York Penal Code as:
- Making a false statement which you do not believe to be true while under oath in a judicial proceeding.
- Omitting material information that leads to a false impression can be considered perjury if it's done intentionally under oath.
Do you have a specific situation or context in which this applies?