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I believe this might be lying to an officer of the court or lying to a police officer, but it might also fall under fraud or perjury. If it was a federal court, it might also fall under lying to a federal police officer -- remember Martha Stewart?
I'd bet that nearly ALL of these charges could be leveled in some circumstances. There could also be charges of federal mail fraud if it cross state lines.
I'm not a lawyer, so these are all guesses. Either a District Attorney, prosecutor, or a criminal defense attorney should be able to provide more details. It really depends on where you are and who you are. If you're a police officer, filing a false report is generally a misdeameanor and you will not be found guilty. On the other hand, if you don't have a good lawyer, you might find yourself guilty of a misdeameanor and in jail for a few days.
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Is filing a false police report a felony in the state of Texas?
Yes, filing a false police report is considered a felony in the state of Texas. It is a criminal offense under Texas Penal Code § 37.08 and can result in serious legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.
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Don't understand the question. Filing a false report with the police is a self-explanatory phrase!!
Penalty for filing a false police report in Georgia?
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What do you do when someone files a false police report in California?
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What is NJ penal code 2c28-4b1?
Filing a false police report.
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What kind of crime? Reporting it to WHO?
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Me and my boyfriend got into a fight and my mom called the police and he went to jail for a domestic violence charge.... what will happend to me if i lied?
you could be charged with filing a false police report which is a felony. I'm not sure how much jail time you could get as I consider lying to the police a BIG mistake
Can someone file a police report without any base?
It depends on the jurisdiction. However, police investigate any reports they are given, and if lying can be proven, you can be arrested and charged with filing a false police report.
