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Filing a false police report in Illinois is a crime under 720 ILCS 5/26-1(a)(4). If your girlfriend falsely accused you of domestic violence, she can be charged, especially if you provide video evidence. The police may choose to handle the situation based on their discretion. If you feel wronged, you may want to contact a lawyer to discuss your options, or you can contact your local states attorneys office to report the false accusation. Even if she didnt call 911, making false statements to police on arrival is still a crime. Consult a local attorney for further advice.Full Conversation
YEAH MY GIRLFRIEND AND i GOT INTO AN ARGUEMENT THE OTHER DAY AND SHE SAID SHE WAAS GOING TO HAVE ME ARRESTED AND SAY THAT I HIT HER WHEN I DIDN'T AT ALL. SO, I CALLED * AND TOLD THEM TO SEND COPS FOR US FIGHTING. WHEN THE POLICE SHOWED UP, SHE SAID I HIT HER AND I DIDN'T AND SHOWED THEM VIDEO OF HER HITTING HERSELF. CAN SHE BE ARRESTED FOR SAYING I HIT HER WHEN I DIDN'T AND SHOWED POLICE VIDEO OF HER HITTING HERSELF?
In Georgia, making false statements to police is a crime under Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) ยง*-*-*. If your girlfriend lied about domestic violence, she may face charges, especially if you have video evidence. However, the police and prosecutor make the final decision. You should speak with a local attorney for more detailed advice.
ILLINOIS
I apologize for the earlier confusion. In Illinois, it's a crime to file a false police report under * ILCS */*-*(a)(*). If your girlfriend falsely accused you of domestic violence, she can be charged, especially if you provide video evidence. It's crucial to consult with a local attorney for further advice.
YEAH COPS DIDNT ARREST HER BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T CALL * TO REPORT IT, SHE JUST TOLD THEM WHEN THEY GOT THERE THAT I HIT HER AND I SHOWED THEM THE VIDEO OF HER HITTING HERSELF AND SAYING SHE WAS GONNA TELL THE COPS IT WAS ME WHEN THEY GOT THERE
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Hello, the police may choose to handle the situation based on their discretion. If you feel wronged, you may want to contact a lawyer to discuss your options, or you can contact your local state's attorney's office to report the false accusation.
OKAY I MEAN THEY JUST SAID IF SHE CALLED INTO * AND SAID THAT SHE'D BE ARRESTED BUT, SHE DIDN'T, I CALLED IN
Even if she didn't call *, filing a false report is a crime in Illinois under * ILCS */*-*(a)(*). This includes making false statements to police on arrival. Consult a local attorney for further advice.
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