What happens when you file a false police report?
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What happens when you file a false police report?
My boyfriend and I were involved in an argument and I filed a false police report out of spite saying that he choked me. Now he is being charged with 1st degree assault, 2nd degree assault, and reckless endangerment. I don’t know what else to do because I have already talked to the states attorney, commissioner and several police officers not involved in the case and the state will not drop the charges because of his record.
Asked on October 29, 2011 under Criminal Law, Maryland
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Assuming you filed a false police report against your boyfriend resulting in serious charges against him, he is now facing significant immediate problems and if convicted, he will most likely have resulting issues down the road.
As to you filing a supposed false police report stating that your boyfriend choked you, the penalty for filing a false police report is typically a misdemeanor charge. If in fact you filed a false police report and you want to make things right by telling the truth, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the means to go about it.
Good luck to you and your boyfriend.
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