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§ 4904. Unsworn falsification to authorities

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: January 29, 2007

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article E. Offenses Against Public Administration (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 49. Falsification and Intimidation (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter A. Perjury and Falsification in Official Matters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 29, 2007
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904
§ 4904. Unsworn falsification to authorities
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(a) In general.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function, he:
(1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true;
(2) submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or
(3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he knows to be false.
(b) Statements “under penalty”.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable.
(c) Perjury provisions applicable.--Section 4902(c) through (f) of this title (relating to perjury) applies to this section.
(d) Penalty.--In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of at least $1,000.

Credits

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective June 6, 1973. Amended 2006, Nov. 29, P.L. 1481, No. 168, § 3, effective in 60 days [Jan. 29, 2007].
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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