Article 364. False testimony, expert opinion or incorrect translation

1. Knowingly false testimony of a witness, a victim, or the conclusion or testimony of an expert, the testimony of a specialist, as well as knowingly incorrect translation in civil or criminal proceedings or in pre-trial proceedings, combined with suspicion or accusation of a person in committing a crime,

shall be punishable by correctional labor for a term of two months to one year , or a fine of 500 to 1000 calculated units, or imprisonment for a term of up to two years with or without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term of up to two years.

2. Knowingly false expert opinions or specialist testimony, as well as knowingly incorrect translation in enforcement proceedings –

shall be punishable by correctional labor for a term of one to three years, or a fine of 1,000 to 2,000 calculated units, or community service from one hundred to three hundred hours.

Note. A witness, victim or interpreter shall be exempt from criminal liability for the act provided for in this article if they voluntarily, in pre-trial proceedings or during trial before the court verdict or decision is rendered, declare the falsity of their testimony or the knowingly incorrect translation.