When a witness who has sworn in accordance with law gives false testimony, imprisonment for 3 months or more and 10 years or less is imposed.

When a person who has committed the crime prescribed under the preceding Article confesses before a judgment becomes final and binding or before a disciplinary action is taken in the case in which the person testified, such confession may lead to the punishment being reduced or may exempt the offender from the punishment.

An expert witness or interpreter who has sworn in accordance with laws and gives a false expert opinion or makes a false interpretation or translation is to be dealt with in the same manner as prescribed for in the preceding two Articles.