I have extensive experience in defending all filing a false report of a crime cases in Orange County, Seminole County and throughout the entire Central Florida area. I examine each filing a false report of a crime case for a lack of evidence or conflict in evidence that would support not filing formal criminal charges. It is important that you start building your defense immediately after your arrest. Hiring an experienced filing a false report of a crime attorney is essential. Once hired, I will:
- Collect and review all written statements, photographs and 911 calls;
- Find flaws in the police officer’s investigation;
- Identify all possible defenses;
- Immediately start negotiating with the prosecutor not to file formal charges, and
- Do whatever is necessary to avoid an conviction.
EARLY REPRESENTATION CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Early representation can often times convince your prosecutor to not file formal charges against you. It is important to start preparing your best defense as soon as possible, well before your first court date. Important facts in your case to consider are:
- Were you lawfully stopped, detained and arrested?
- Was any of the evidence collected against you illegally obtained?
- Are the allegations made against you false? Were there any witnesses to this incident?
- Were you read your Miranda rights? Were your statements obtained illegally obtained?
- Are there other factors or motivations that show your lack of intent to commit a crime?
- Is there a lack of evidence or a conflict in the evidence?
WHAT IS filing a false report of a crime
Filing a false report of a crime under Florida statue 817.49 is defined a person makes a willful allegation to law enforcement regarding the commission of a crime, while knowing that no such crime has occurred.
HOW IS false report of a crime IN FLORIDA?
To prove the crime of false report of a crime, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. Defendant willfully gave or provided false information or a report about the alleged commission of a crime under Florida law to a law enforcement officer.
2. Defendant knew the information or report was false because he/ she knew that no such crime had actually been committed.
3. Officer was a law enforcement officer.
4. Defendant knew officer was a law enforcement officer.
PENALTIES FOR Filing a false report of a crime
Filing a false report of a crime is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor that is punishable by up to:
- 1 year in County jail
- $1,000 fine
- Permanent criminal conviction
- Supervised probation
- Community Service
DEFENSES FOR false report of a crime
There are many defenses available to contest a charge of filing a false report of a crime. Some of the more common defenses include the following:
- Report cannot be proven to be false
- Mistaken belief or misinformation of the reported crime
- Defendant did not know the officer was a law enforcement officer
I DEFEND ALL false report of a crime CASES
If you were recently arrested or charged with any Florida false report of a crime, please call my Winter Park criminal defense law firm at 407-740-7275 to discuss your options. I offer a free consultation so that I can learn about you, learn about your case and determine how I can help.
I have extensive experience in defending all filing a false report of a crime cases in Orange County, Seminole County and throughout the entire Central Florida area. I examine each filing a false report of a crime case for a lack of evidence or conflict in evidence that would support not filing formal criminal charges. It is important that you start building your defense immediately after your arrest. Hiring an experienced filing a false report of a crime attorney is essential. Once hired, I will:
- Collect and review all written statements, photographs and 911 calls;
- Find flaws in the police officer’s investigation;
- Identify all possible defenses;
- Immediately start negotiating with the prosecutor not to file formal charges, and
- Do whatever is necessary to avoid an conviction.
EARLY REPRESENTATION CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Early representation can often times convince your prosecutor to not file formal charges against you. It is important to start preparing your best defense as soon as possible, well before your first court date. Important facts in your case to consider are:
- Were you lawfully stopped, detained and arrested?
- Was any of the evidence collected against you illegally obtained?
- Are the allegations made against you false? Were there any witnesses to this incident?
- Were you read your Miranda rights? Were your statements obtained illegally obtained?
- Are there other factors or motivations that show your lack of intent to commit a crime?
- Is there a lack of evidence or a conflict in the evidence?
WHAT IS filing a false report of a crime
Filing a false report of a crime under Florida statue 817.49 is defined a person makes a willful allegation to law enforcement regarding the commission of a crime, while knowing that no such crime has occurred.
HOW IS false report of a crime IN FLORIDA?
To prove the crime of false report of a crime, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. Defendant willfully gave or provided false information or a report about the alleged commission of a crime under Florida law to a law enforcement officer.
2. Defendant knew the information or report was false because he/ she knew that no such crime had actually been committed.
3. Officer was a law enforcement officer.
4. Defendant knew officer was a law enforcement officer.
PENALTIES FOR Filing a false report of a crime
Filing a false report of a crime is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor that is punishable by up to:
- 1 year in County jail
- $1,000 fine
- Permanent criminal conviction
- Supervised probation
- Community Service
DEFENSES FOR false report of a crime
There are many defenses available to contest a charge of filing a false report of a crime. Some of the more common defenses include the following:
- Report cannot be proven to be false
- Mistaken belief or misinformation of the reported crime
- Defendant did not know the officer was a law enforcement officer
I DEFEND ALL false report of a crime CASES
If you were recently arrested or charged with any Florida false report of a crime, please call my Winter Park criminal defense law firm at 407-740-7275 to discuss your options. I offer a free consultation so that I can learn about you, learn about your case and determine how I can help.
