QUESTION
What is the penalty for filing a false police report?
Asked on Mar 21st, 2012 on Criminal Law - Minnesota
19 ANSWERS
Jacob P. Sartz
I'd recommend you retain a lawyer to help you or you ask the court for legal counsel.You have a right to counsel. Don't be afraid to exercise that right. It depends on the charges.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
It depends but it is at least a misdemeanor.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Douglas J. Lindsay
If the false police report deals with a misdemeanor offense ... the penalty is a fine for not more than $500 and possible incarceration for a period not more than 93 days.If the false police report deals with a felony offense ... the penalty is a fine for not more than $2000 and possible incarceration for a period not more than 4 years.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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Some states it is misdemeanor offense. Other states it is felony obstruction of justice.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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It depends upon the circumstances of the case. Filing a false police report could be "perjury", which is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. It could also be filed as interfering with a police officer, which is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Roianne Houlton Conner
It is a misdemeanor and you could be fined or jailed up to one year.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 AM
A misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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I sounds like what you are describing is a violation of Penal Code 148.5. Such a crime is a misdemeanor and carries with it a maximum sentence of six months in county jail.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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Misdemeanor criminal charges, prosecution, up to 6 months in jail.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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It is generally a misdemeanor and the punishment varies on facts such as a person's history and the circumstances surrounding the report.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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Usually misdemeanor w probation but can be felony in right circumstances. .
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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Up to 6 years in prison, 10,000 fine.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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Misdemeanor or possibly felony charges.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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It is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. If this is your situation, get legal advice from an attorney right away!
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
The "potential" penalty is the crime charged as a class A misdemeanor; 12 months in jail and a $2000 fine.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Gary Moore
It is usually charged as a disorderly persons offense. The maximum period of imprisonment and fine for a disorderly persons offense are six months and a $1,000.00 fine.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Bruce Arthur Plesser
If you admit to the prosecutor who is handling the case you might not be charged. A man in Tampa recently got 90 days for misusing 991.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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It is a class 3 misdemeanor maximum penalties are $750 and or 6 months is jail.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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It is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 AM