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Definition: Knowingly giving false information to a law enforcement officer about the commission of a crime. A first-degree misdemeanor. Filing a false police report is separately punishable.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 837.05 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding False Report to Law Enforcement in Florida
Knowingly giving false information to a law enforcement officer about the commission of a crime. A first-degree misdemeanor. Filing a false police report is separately punishable.
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