How Does the Law Define in Perjury in Tequesta?
Although Florida law defines perjury as making a statement they believe to be false under oath, the law treats people who allegedly perjure themselves differently depending on whether the false statement was made in an official or unofficial setting. Florida Statute Title XLVI, § 837.011. sets forth the difference. Official proceedings are matters that take place in a court or before any officer of any legislative, administrative, or government agency. The law considers anything else an unofficial proceeding.