2007-05-29 00:49:50 · 5 answers · asked by Terry B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Varies from state to state. Depending on the crime you misstated, you could do some time; probably a fine and probation.
2007-05-29 00:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within my own state and jurisdiction:
False reporting to law enforcement authorities.
(a) A person commits the crime of false reporting to law enforcement authorities if he knowingly makes a false report or causes the transmission of a false report to law enforcement authorities of a crime or relating to a crime.
(b) False reporting to law enforcement authorities is a Class A misdemeanor.
When filing a false report you waste precious manhours that could be spent investigating actual offenses or preventing crime.
Next time you see a "heated debate" in this forum about how "cops should be out arresting this instead of doing that"....consider what they're stating! Law enforcement takes a lot of "heat" from the public...this is a good example of where law enforcement spends their time.
Best wishes.
2007-05-29 10:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this a first time offense and if you have a good excuse for doing so and are remorse in doing it then youll probably get probation and maybe a fine
2007-05-29 11:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jail time for making a false report
2007-05-29 21:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its called perjory and is very punishable by law. Our courts and government frown on it, BIG TIME. Did you or why would you lie ?
2007-05-29 07:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋