South Carolina Code 16-9-20. Subornation of perjury in civil actions
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(A) It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person by any means to commit perjury in initiating a civil action or proceeding; or
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 16-9-20
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person to give false, misleading, or incomplete testimony while under oath in a civil action or proceeding.
(B) A person who violates the provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than six months and fined not less than two hundred dollars.