Chapter 11

Front 1

What are the elements of perjury?

Back 1

1. oath or affirmation
2. a false statement
3. the statement must be material, and
4. the false statement must be given knowingly and with intent to deceive.

Front 2

Subornation of perjury

Back 2

the procurring of one person by another to commit the crime of perjury

Front 3

False Swearing

Back 3

False testimony is made reguarding non judicial matters

Front 4

Bribery

Back 4

The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value with the intent to influence the recipient's action as a public official.

Front 5

Who commits the crime of bribery; the giver of the bribe, or the reveiver?

Back 5

Both.

Front 6

What are the elements of Bribery?

Back 6

1. offering, giving, recieving, or soliciting
2. a thing of value;
3. intent to influence he recipients action;
4. the recipient is a public official

Front 7

Obstruct Justice

Back 7

to interpose obstacles or impediments, or to hinder, impede, or in any manner interrupt or prevent the administration of justice.

Front 8

What are the elements of common law escape?

Back 8

1. the person must be in legal custody, and
2. departure from the area of confinement

Front 9

What was a prison break at common law?

Back 9

breaking out of a place of confinement by one who is lawfully imprisoned. (actual breaking or force was necessary)

Front 10

Escape

Back 10

The voluntary departure of a person without force, from the lawful custody of an officer or place they are lawfully confined.

Front 11

If a prisoner is wrongfully held in custody, is his escape justified?

Back 11

No. He is guilty of escape if he wrongfully freed himself.

Front 12

What are the elements of resisting arrest?

Back 12

1. lawful arrest
2. resistacne of that lawful duty

Front 13

Name some other offenses against public justice and administration.

Back 13

-failure to aid a law enforcement officer
-false reports to law enforcement authorities
-tampering with witnesses
-tampering with evidence