Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Is making a false police report a felony of any sort?


Asked on 4/13/10, 4:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

False report of a felony crime is a felony (4 yrs and/or $2,000 fine). False report of a misdemeanor crime is a misdemeanor (93 days and/or $500). There are a few other "specific" false report charges that focus on bomb threats, terrorism, etc., which are felonies.

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Answered on 4/23/10, 1:38 pm


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