What charges can be brought up against an individual for filing out a false stolen vehicle report to evade a traffic ticket?
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What charges can be brought up against an individual for filing out a false stolen vehicle report to evade a traffic ticket?
Claiming X person has stolen their car and used their drivers license and received a citation. Also, claiming that this person has stolen their ID – drivers license. Even though this X person who they claim has taken possession of their car and drivers license actually does not exist in real life.
Asked on August 27, 2010 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Lying to the police in and of itself is a crime. Evading arrest would be another. Falsifying a police report another. Falsely reporting a crime another. May I ask: who are you in this whole game? Are you the person who bears the brunt of the scheme? Well, then, you need to go to the police and discuss the matter or hire an attorney to do so. And report the fraud to your insurance company as well. The person needs to be investigated for insurance fraud, another biggie. These are serious offenses and should not be taken lightly. And X needs to speak with an attorney very soon about it all.
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