Aggravated Perjury is a 3rd degree felony when the false statement is made during an official proceeding and is material. Which term describes this offense?

• A. Perjury
• B. False Statement to Peace Officer
• C. Aggravated Perjury
• D. Tampering with Government Record

Answer: (C)

The main concept is that lying under oath in an official proceeding, and making a statement that is material to the matter, elevates the offense to aggravated perjury. This designation reflects not just the act of lying under oath, but the added seriousness of doing so within a formal proceeding and with a material impact on the case, which is why it’s a 3rd-degree felony. This term fits the scenario precisely because it identifies the enhanced crime caused by the oath-taking context and the material nature of the falsehood. In contrast, a false statement to a peace officer or tampering with a government record describe different offenses and don’t involve giving sworn testimony in an official proceeding.