If you have committed a crime in Morgan, Logan or Weld County, your best option is to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who can work to protect your future and defend you in court. Crimes have a habit of piling up. For example, a postman in Idaho recently reported a theft at the post office. The man said a robber had stolen money and mail, and had run away. He gave a complete description. Later, the police determined he lied in order to cover up that the robber was actually himSELF. Now, he has been charged with committing False Reporting – C.R.S. 18-8-111, as well as Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401.
What is False Reporting in Greeley?
A person will be charged with False Reporting in Greeley, Fort Lupton and Evans if they:
- Knowingly activate a false fire alarm or emergency service call (such as calling 911), or if they knowingly tamper with or deactivate a fire alarm.
- Knowingly report a crime or furnish evidence to law enforcement agencies which they know to be false.
- Provide false identifying information (name, address, birth date, etc.) to law enforcement agencies.
Because the man gave false information when he reported a crime (if he had reported in truthfully, he would have admitted his guilt to police), he will be charged with False Reporting as well as grand theft. Unfortunately for him, False Reporting is a class 2 misdemeanor (normally it is a class 3 misdemeanor) when committed during the commission of another offense (in this case, the theft at the post office). In Colorado, the man would face up to one year in the Weld County Jail in addition to his other offenses.
Why You Need a Top Criminal Defense Attorney
Crimes tend to pile up. The Idaho man committed theft, and then lied to police about the event. People do this all the time – they are pulled over and provide false information to Greeley, Erie and Johnstown because they are driving with a suspended license. Often, people confess to police when they have been lying, which makes a good defense difficult. If you have given false information to police, don’t confess. Instead, contact one of our experienced criminal lawyers who can work to minimize the charges against you.
If you or a loved one has been charged with False Reporting in Lincoln, Crowley, or Eagle County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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