Watch Out for False Police Reports

False Police ReportAny citizen is allowed to file a police report by exercising his or her civil rights. When an officer receives a request for a police report, he or she must take a statement from the individual who made the report and investigate the claim more thoroughly. However, situations where a false report is filed can lead to consequences.

One of the charges faced by individuals who are accused of filing a false police report is obstruction of justice and this can have devastating impacts on your future.

It Is a Crime to File a False Police Report

If this situation has happened to you and you have been accused of filing a false police report, you need a Miami criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Obstruction of justice is any crime that involves interfering with due process of the laws carried out by officers of the law.

Some of the most common examples of obstruction of justice include:

  • Falsifying documents
  • Trying to influence a witness
  • Destroying documents required by the police
  • Lying during the police questioning process
  • Committing a violent act or assaulting a police officer

If you have been charged with obstruction of justice, this may be classified as a federal or a state crime. If convicted, you could be looking at harsh penalties or potentially even a prison sentence.

If an individual files a false police report against you or you filed one against someone else, then the individual at fault could be facing criminal charges.

The Florida prosecutor maintains the burden of proof for showing that you filed a police report. They must be able to illustrate that:

  • The police report was false regarding other facts or evidence.
  • The individual in question purposely and intentionally filed a police report which does not include filing a police report based on details you perceive to be true.
  • That the individual had the sole intention of hindering or obstructing police efforts.

It is important to retain an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney if you are accused of filing a false police report as this could carry serious consequences for your future.

Get Help from Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

If you filed a police report with information that you believed to be true, you can work with a criminal defense lawyer to illustrate this in your case.

There are many potential ramifications associated with filing a false police report in addition to being convicted of the same. This is a serious matter that you should consult with a Miami criminal defense attorney about.

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Author: M. G. Hansen

Marcia Giordano Hansen has been practicing law for almost 20 years. During this time, she has worked for the government at the Miami Dade Public Defender’s office representing indigent clients accused for state criminal offense; for an insurance defense firm wherein she represented doctors sued for medical malpractice and entities sued for negligence; and for a private white collar criminal defense firm practicing white collar crime defending individuals accused of social security fraud, Medicare fraud, drug trafficking and other federal crimes. Her wide range of knowledge in these different areas of law, coupled with the teachings of some of the most well respected legal minds in the country gives her a unique skill set which has benefited all of her clients resulting in victory and success in each case she has handled. Mrs. Hansen, in her own practice, has handled criminal defense cases, personal injury cases and real estate disputes. She speaks Spanish, French and is proficient in Italian which enables her to represent clients from all over the world. She is dedicated to the growth and success of Hansen & Taylor and prides herself in giving VIP treatment to each and every client. Marcia lives in Coral Gables with her husband and daughter. She is an avid sports fan, an animal lover and political junkie. She is also a supporter and member of the Board of Executive Relations for the Special Olympics of Miami, an organization dedicated to the well being of children and adults with disabilities.

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