Louisiana § RS 14:126 - Inconsistent statements; false swearing
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:126 — Inconsistent statements; false swearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:126. Inconsistent statements; false swearing
It shall constitute false swearing whenever any person, having made a statement under sanction of an oath, or an equivalent affirmation, required by law, shall thereafter swear or affirm in a manner materially contradictory of or inconsistent with his former sworn or affirmed statement. It shall not be necessary for the prosecution, in such case, to show which of the contradictory or inconsistent statements was false; but it shall be an affirmative defense that at the time he made them, the accused honestly believed both statements to be true.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:126
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:126 cover?
Section RS 14:126 ("Inconsistent statements; false swearing") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 14:126?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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