State v. Godby

COBB, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether the trial court properly granted appellee’s, William Godby’s, motion to dismiss a perjury *693charge based on the defense of recantation. Godby was charged with perjury arising out of misstatements he made during a bond reduction hearing held on August 3, 1984. At the hearing, Godby, who was under a total bond of $130,000 on two charges, testified regarding his assets. In particular, Godby denied having an interest in a motor home, as follows:

Q Okay. You’ve mentioned two Cad-illacs. You’ve mentioned two motorcycles. Do you own a motor home — vehicle —…