People v. Thompson

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of perjury for making a false certification in an attempt to obtain a driver’s license, MCL 257.903; MSA 9.2603, MCL 750.423; MSA 28.665, and was sentenced to two years’ probation. Defendant appeals as of right, and we affirm.

We will address defendant’s issues in an order other than presented to us on appeal. Defendant argues that an oath is required to support his perjury conviction. We disagree.

Defendant filled out and signed a declaration sheet provided by the Secretary of State and presented it to an employee of the Secretary of State in an…