Module 9 - Offenses Involving Judicial Procedure

What is perjury?

Perjury is the intentional taking of a false oath regarding a material matter in a judicial proceeding.

What is a "material matter" in the context of perjury?

A material matter is one that might affect the outcome of the proceeding.

What is subornation of perjury?

Subornation of perjury involves procuring or inducing another person to commit perjury.

What was bribery at common law?

Bribery at common law was the corrupt payment or receipt of anything of value for official action.

How has bribery been extended under modern statutes?

Modern statutes may extend bribery to nonpublic officials, and either offering or accepting a bribe can constitute the crime.

What is compounding a crime?

Compounding consists of agreeing, for valuable consideration, not to prosecute another for a felony or to conceal the commission of a felony or the whereabouts of a felon.

How has compounding a crime changed under modern statutes?

Modern statutes extend compounding to cover any crime, not just felonies.

What is misprision of a felony at common law?

Misprision of a felony at common law involved failing to disclose knowledge of a felony or failing to prevent the commission of a felony.

How is misprision of a felony treated under modern statutes?

Under modern statutes, misprision is no longer a crime or, if still a crime, requires some affirmative action in aid of the felon.