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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 148.5

False Police Report

Reporting a crime to police that you know didn't happen.

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 a crime
  2. 2You knew it was false

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.