Louisiana § RS 14:127 - Limitation of defenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:127 — Limitation of defenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:127. Limitation of defenses
It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing:
(1) That the oath, or affirmation, was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or
(2) That the accused was not competent to give the testimony, deposition, affidavit or certificate of which falsehood is alleged; or
(3) That the accused did not know the materiality of the false statement made by him, or that it did not in fact affect the proceeding in or for which it was made.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:127
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:127 cover?
Section RS 14:127 ("Limitation of defenses") 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.
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