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.
Structure New York Laws
Title L - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 210 - Perjury and Related Offenses
210.00 - Perjury and Related Offenses; Definitions of Terms.
210.05 - Perjury in the Third Degree.
210.10 - Perjury in the Second Degree.
210.15 - Perjury in the First Degree.
210.20 - Perjury; Pleading and Proof Where Inconsistent Statements Involved.
210.35 - Making an Apparently Sworn False Statement in the Second Degree.
210.40 - Making an Apparently Sworn False Statement in the First Degree.
210.45 - Making a Punishable False Written Statement.
210.50 - Perjury and Related Offenses; Requirement of Corroboration.