Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Filing a false statement to a police officer
What class is this charge and what punishment does it carry?
Asked on 7/16/09, 9:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
Re: Filing a false statement to a police officer
False report to a police officer is a class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code 37.08. It is basically the same level as a first DWI.
Punishment range is up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
Answered on 7/16/09, 11:00 pm
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