Cite as: 21 CNCA § 499

A. Upon accusation of a charge of perjury by single statement, as defined in Section 491 of Title 21, it is a defense that the statement is true.

B. Upon accusation of a charge of perjury by contradictory statements, as defined in Section 496 of Title 21, it is a defense that the accused at the time he made each statement believed the statement was true.

Historical Data

LA 28-20, eff. December 14, 2020.