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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.

  1. 1You reported an emergency
  2. 2You knew it was false

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail.