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Constitutional Law

Nov. 9, 2001

Ban on False Statements Back in Court

SAN FRANCISCO - The Solano County District Attorney's office has decided to appeal a court's ruling that a California law imposing criminal liability for knowingly making false statements about peace officers is unconstitutional.

By Matthew King
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - The Solano County District Attorney's office has decided to appeal a court's ruling that a California law imposing criminal liability for knowingly making false statements about peace officers is unconstitutional.
        Calling Section 148.6 of the state's penal code "patent, con...

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