Tennessee § 39-16-703 - Aggravated perjury.
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§ 39-16-703. Aggravated perjury.
A person commits an offense who, with intent to deceive: Commits perjury as defined in § 39-16-702; The false statement is made during or in connection with an official proceeding; and The false statement is material. It is no defense that the person mistakenly believed the statement to be immaterial. Aggravated perjury is a Class D felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section enhances the penalty for perjury where the false statement is made in an official proceeding. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Penalty for Class D felony, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-16-703 ("Aggravated perjury.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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