RAMIREZ, J.
Raphael Cohen appeals his perjury conviction following a trial by jury. We reverse because the elicited testimony constituted an opinion, which is an inappropriate basis to support a conviction for perjury.
In August of 1999, Susan Chalom contracted Cohen to supervise home renovations. Work disputes arose between the two parties. Chalom alleged that Cohen defrauded her. She claimed that she paid Cohen a large sum of money for his services and that...
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