Tag Archives: falsely reporting a crime

Is it a Crime to Witness One, and Not Report it?

Palmdale Bail Bondsmen

It is a crime to file a false police report, but it is not a crime to witness one, and not report it happen. It might come as a surprise for some people to know that someone is not obligated to report a crime to the police if they have witnessed one or know about […]

If You File a False Report, You Will go to Jail

Santa Clarita Bail Bonds

It is a crime to falsely report a crime. That is, you can and will get in trouble with the law if you report a crime but know that it really is not a crime. This is exactly what happened to a Los Angeles woman who, just a few weeks ago, was charged for her […]

Falsely Reporting a Crime

Little Rock Bail Bond Store

Just like it is a crime to falsely dial 9-1-1, it is also a crime to falsely report a crime in California. It is one thing to be innocently mistaken that a crime is taking, has taken, or is about to take place. In this case, the person reporting the false crime may not be […]