Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
perjury
punishment for perjury
Asked on 11/11/07, 3:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: perjury
Under Va. Criminal Code Sec. 18.2-434, perjury is classified as a Class 5 felony, punishable by 1-10 years in the state penitentiary, or up to 12 months in the local jail, in the discretion of the trier of fact, and a fine not to exceed $2500.
Answered on 11/11/07, 7:09 pm
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