MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 148.3
False Emergency Report
Reporting a fake emergency.
Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.
What the prosecutor must prove
They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.
- 1You reported an emergency
- 2You knew it was false
Possible punishment
Up to 1 year jail.
