Oregon Statutes 162.095 – Defenses to perjury and false swearing limited
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It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing that:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.095
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
(1) The statement was inadmissible under the rules of evidence; or
(2) The oath or affirmation was taken or administered in an irregular manner; or
(3) The defendant mistakenly believed the false statement to be immaterial. [1971 c.743 § 186]