False Report Statement Officer/Agent Hmo
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to 180 days in jail + up to $2,000 fine
Texas Penal Code § 37.08 makes it a Class B Misdemeanor to knowingly make a false statement to a peace officer, a federal special investigator, or a law enforcement employee with the intent to interfere with an investigation. The defendant must know that the statement is false and that the person is conducting a criminal investigation. The offense elevates to a Class A Misdemeanor when the false statement relates to a missing person or to the investigation of a felony. False statements that rise to the level of fabricating evidence may be prosecuted under § 37.09, and false reports of emergencies or terroristic threats may be charged under § 42.06.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| False report that a person is missing | Class A Misdemeanor | § 37.08(b) |
| False report relating to a peace officer's investigation of a felony | Class A Misdemeanor | § 37.08(c) |
| Reported as false statement about a terrorist threat or imminent mass harm | May be charged under § 42.06 False Alarm/Report (felony ranges) | § 42.06 |
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