I Filed a false police report against my boyfriend. I sent a letter to the DA telling her that. WIll they let him go and will I get in trouble?
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I Filed a false police report against my boyfriend. I sent a letter to the DA telling her that. WIll they let him go and will I get in trouble?
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Although I do not practice law in the State of Pennsylvania, the general rule is that filing a false police report exposes the filer to criminal liability. Your letter to the prosecuting authority could certainly be used against you, and you may be charged with the crime of filing a false report. Moreover, although this letter would tend to negate the state's case against your boyfriend, it does not guarantee that the state would drop the charges against your boyfriend. When an individual files a false report and then does not wish to see the defendant prosecuted as a result of that report, there are often ways to remedy the situation; however, effectively doing so requires the skill of an experienced defense attorney, and the failure to retain competent counsel often results in adverse and unanticipated consequences, as you are now discovering. My advice is to consult with and/or retain a defense attorney immediately in the interest of resolving both your boyfriend's case as well as your potential criminal liability as favorably as possible.
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