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Can you talk to a lawyer about this?
I would say just to be very very apologetic and come clean with the cops, but if they have
wasted a lot of effort and taxpayer money and perhaps a guilty party has gotten away because of you - well, they have legal aid attorneys and if there is a law school in your area they sometimes can give you some helpful advice in clinics open to the public at very reduced or no charge.
What else can I help you with?
What is the penalty for making a false statement to police in ft Myers florida?
The penalty would vary with the crime, and the crime is determined by the nature of the statement. For instance; Giving a false name or making a false police report are usually misdemeanors. On the other hand, if your statement was made to thwart a police investigation or an arrest, or you were falsely giving someone an alibi, it could amount to an Obstruction of Justice and the penalty could be more severe.
Is it illegal to lie to a cop while giving a statement?
Yes. When you give a statement to the police, you make that statement under penalty of perjury. If you lie, you can go to prison for perjury.
What is the penalty for making a false statement to the police in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances - if you told him you lived on "Smith Street" and you actually live on "Jones Street" probably not much, if anything. However, if the misinformation had to do with a criminal offense investigation you could be charged with Obstruction of Justice.
What is the penalty in FL for filing a false police report and the person being detained for two days due to this?
The penalty in the state of Florida for filing a false police report is charged with a misdemeanor and faces a penalty of a fine and or jail time depending on their past criminal history.
What is the conviction for pushing a police officer in Illinois?
It depends, but the fullest extent you could be charged with Battery to a Police Officer which is a Class 2 Felony in Illinois with a penalty of 3-7 years and/or $25k fine.
What is the penalty for hitting a police?
Assault of a police officer.
You assaulted a police officer but you're being charged with assault by contact what's the punishment?
Assault on a Police Officer is a felony crime in most jurisdictions I am aware of. The maximum penalty that can be imposed is set by your particular state's legislature.
Is it against the law to make a statement to the police if your paid?
Not necessarily against the law but - If it was discovered you'd been paid for your testimony, the opposing legal team could argue your statement was biased, and thus inadmissible as evidence ! Theoretically, you could be charged with wasting police time.
What occupation do you think requires nerves of steel?
police
What is the penalty for giving a false statement to the police in Virginia?
In Virginia, giving a false statement to the police can lead to criminal charges, typically classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor. This can result in penalties including up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500. If the false statement is made in the context of a felony investigation, the offense may be elevated to a Class 6 felony, which carries more severe penalties.
What is the penalty for impersonating a police officer in MN?
Death :(
What is the penalty of the cutting of trees?
police lock up
