{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "210.10", "citation": "Penal Law § 210.10", "heading": "Perjury in the second degree", "text": ["§ 210.10 Perjury in the second degree.", "A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree when he swears falsely and when his false statement is (a) made in a subscribed written instrument for which an oath is required by law, and (b) made with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his official functions, and (c) material to the action, proceeding or matter involved.", "Perjury in the second degree is a class E felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/210.10", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits second-degree perjury by **swearing falsely in a signed written instrument for which the law requires an oath**, with **intent to mislead a public servant performing official duties**, when the false statement is **material** to the matter. ★ The offense is a **class E felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/210.10", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}