Nevada § 199.120 - Definition; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.120 — Definition; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199.120. Definition; penalties
A person, having taken a lawful oath or made affirmation in a judicial proceeding
or in any other matter where, by law, an oath or affirmation is required and no other
penalty is prescribed, who: 1. Willfully makes an unqualified statement of that which the person does not know
to be true; 2. Swears or affirms willfully and falsely in a matter material to the issue or point
in question; 3. Suborns any other person to make such an unqualified statement or to swear or affirm
in such a manner; 4. Executes an affidavit pursuant to NRS 15.010 which contains a false statement, or suborns any other person to do so; or 5. Executes an affidavit or other instrument which contains a false statement before
a person authorized to administer oaths or suborns any other person to do so, is guilty of perjury or subornation of perjury, as the case may be, which is a category
D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 199.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.120 cover?
Section 199.120 ("Definition; penalties") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 199.120?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 199.120 apply to my situation?
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