People v. Calderon

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dominic R. Massaro, J.

The question before the court is whether a statement unsupported by oath, but with notice of falsity punishable by statute, is the equivalent of a formal oath. The court finds in the affirmative.

The defendant herein, Raymond Calderon, was charged with forgery in the second degree (Penal Law § 170.10), criminal *316possession of a forged instrument in the second degree (Penal Law § 170.25), criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 165.45 [2]), criminal impersonation in the second degree (Penal Law § 190.25 [1]), and petit…