Making a false report to a police officer is a crime under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268 Section 13A. The prosecutor must prove each of the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt to convict a defendant of this offense:

1. The defendant made or caused to be made a report of a crime to a police officer.
2. That report was false.
3. The defendant intentionally made the false report to the police officer. This means that the report was not made through inadvertence, accident or negligence.
4. The defendant knowingly made the false report to the police officer. This means that the defendant knew that the report was false.

Making a false report to a police officer is punishable by a fine of up to $500 or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to one year, or both.

If you are charged with either of these offenses or any other crime, you should immediately contact an experienced defense attorney like Stephen Neyman. Stephen Neyman has the expertise and talent to successfully defend your charge. Call the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman at 617-263-6800 or contact us online today.