Story highlights Bruce L. Castor Jr. will become Pennsylvania's acting attorney general

Kathleen Kane was convicted of perjury and obstruction; she has denied the charges

(CNN) Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane said Tuesday she will resign, according to a statement from her office.

The announcement comes a day after Kane was convicted on charges of perjury and obstruction. Critics had called for her to step down right away.

The resignation will be effective at the close of business Wednesday. The new acting attorney general will be Bruce L. Castor Jr., Kane's top deputy, office spokesman Jeffrey Johnson said.

In the statement, Kane said: "I have been honored to serve the people of Pennsylvania and I wish them health and safety in all their days."

Kane will be sentenced later. The felony offense of perjury carries a potential jail term, and prosecutor Kevin Steele said jail time may be recommended.

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