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False Report

Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 37.08. False Report to Peace Officer, Federal Special Investigator, or Law Enforcement Employee

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to:
(1) a peace officer or federal special investigator conducting the investigation;  or
(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor knows is conducting the investigation.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Pre-Qualification Questions

• The offense occurred within the City limits of Dallas.
• The offense did not meet the requirements of the Penal Code Statute.
  
• Do you believe you are the victim of a crime because of your race, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, ethnicity or national origin?
• Is the suspect a family member? Family member is define as Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Intimate Partner, Roommate, Spouse, Common in Law Spouse, Parent, Sibling, Child, Grandparent, Grandchild, In-Laws, Step-parent, Step-child, Step-sibling or Other Family Member.
• Are you reporting an emergency or a crime in progress?
• Was the vehicle parked in an attached or detached garage?
• Was the vehicle stolen?
• Did the incident involve the theft of firearms, law enforcement equipment, prescription drug(s) or prescription(s) for drugs?
• Did the incident involve the theft of a utility trailer, vehicle or was there damage to the vehicle's ignition or steering wheel column?
  
• Is the value of the Property less than $2500 except for the offense of Burglary of Motor Vehicle?
• Was this a theft from person which involved any form of violence or threat?
  
• Did the theft occur from within your house, apartment or business without your permission?