Orlando Criminal Attorney - False Reporting Defense

Kids and young adults often report fake crimes to the police as a prank, but the crime is very serious and those caught often realize just how grave their mistake was. Most people accused of the crime face felony charges and juvenile offenders may be haunted by the record of the prank for the rest of their lives as they apply for college and jobs, and attempt to get housing. If you or your child has been accused of the false reporting of a crime, please call a skilled Orlando criminal attorney from The Law Office of The Orlando Criminal Attorney.

If the crime falsely reported was a misdemeanor, you will only be facing misdemeanor charges, which carry sentences that include up to 90 days in jail and $500 in fines. Unfortunately, most people who falsely report crimes report felonies, which is itself a felony crime. If you are convicted of this charge, you can face up to four years in prison and be fined up to $2000. Anyone who has been accused of these serious offenses needs the expertise of an experienced Orlando criminal lawyer.

Our Criminal Lawyer Will Help You Fight the Accusations

There are a lot of defenses for this crime and it is up to both you and your Orlando criminal attorney to decide on the best course of action for your case. In most of these cases, you can fight the accusations by proving that you really did believe a crime was occurring and you were making an honest attempt to inform the police. For example, if you saw someone breaking into a car and you called the police, but the person actually just locked their keys inside of their own vehicle, you cannot be convicted.

Sometimes, you may be the victim of an actual crime and the police may try to force you to press charges by threatening to press false reporting charges against you if you do not. This will not stand and your Orlando criminal lawyer can help defend you against this legal extortion.