MisdemeanorCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 31
Giving False Info to Officer (Traffic)
Lying to a traffic officer.
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 gave false info to an officer
- 2While they enforced the Vehicle Code
Possible punishment
Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.
