What is the statue of limitations for perjury during a divorce?
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What is the statue of limitations for perjury during a divorce?
During my divorce 8 years ago, my ex was asked if he owned other property and he stated that he did not. I have found out that he did. What is the statute of limitations regarding this in TN?
Asked on July 18, 2019 under Family Law, Tennessee
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The statute of limitations for perjury in TN is determined whether this is perjury or aggravated perjury.
For perjury, the statute of limitations is 12 months and this is a Class A misdemeanor.
Aggravated perjury is when a person makes a false statement during or in connection with an official proceeding and the false statement is material. This is a Class D felony and the statute of limitations is 4 years.
False statements are perjury unless they satisfy the above definition for aggravated perjury in TN.
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