Can you get in trouble for lying to a police officer?

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My mom reported a car stolen when it rally was not stolen. can you get in trouble for lying got making a false report?

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Wasting police time can be an imprisonable offence!

Wow - yes.

Filing a false police report is at least a misdemeanor, and can be a felony in some states.

Youch.

BEK

if they find out then yes.
all the best though =]

BSherman

There are two charges here: lying to a police officer AND filing a false criminal complaint. Get a lawyer.

quik66gto

Big time, multiple charges. If it's pursued she'll go to jail.

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