Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I live in Dumas Texas and my husband and I had a fight and he went to jail for choking me and now he is facing 4-5 years. What would happen to me if I lied on the police report about him choking me? What would I be facing?
Asked on 12/06/10, 6:49 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rosie Alvarado
Rosie Alvarado, P.C.
Filing a false police report is a Class B misdemeanor. It is punishable by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $2,000;
(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or
(3) both such fine and confinement
However, if this is your first criminal offense you are likely to receive deferred adjudication or probation and avoid any jail time.
Rosie Alvarado
Rosie Alvarado, P.C.
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Answered on 1/03/11, 7:18 pm