Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

what happens when a person files a false police report

in new york


Asked on 8/01/10, 2:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

It would be up to the District Attorney's office to make a decision as to the course of action. If the person is caught and it is determined that a false report has been made, the person can be charged with a misdemeanor of filing a false report, or obstruction of government administration or several other charges. In many cases it is plead down or given a waring. It is strictly in the hands of the District Attorney. You should get an attorney now if you thin this is a possibility to head off any problems.

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Answered on 8/07/10, 8:12 am


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