76-8-505 - False or inconsistent statements -- Proof of falsity of statements -- Irregularities no defense.
76-8-505. False or inconsistent statements -- Proof of falsity of statements --Irregularities no defense.
(1) On any prosecution for a violation of Subsection 76-8-502(1) or 76-8-503(1)(a),falsity of a statement may not be established solely through contradiction by the testimony of asingle witness.
(2) In prosecutions for violation of Subsection 76-8-502(2) or 76-8-503(1)(b), it need notbe alleged or proved which of the statements are false but only that one or the other is false andnot believed by the defendant to be true.
(3) It is not a defense to a charge under this part that the oath or affirmation wasadministered or taken in an irregular manner.
Amended by Chapter 324, 1997 General Session