What can happen to my daughter who lied in a police report? Can we have the case dismissed?
Asked on Jun 01st, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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My daughter lied about being sexually assaulted and told police she lied and said it was only texts that were going back and forth between her and the other person.
Anyone who files a false police report in California is guilty of a misdemeanor with a potential jail sentence of up to one year. Your daughter needs to hire an attorney.
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