What happens if you give police the wrong address?
What happens if the police raid the wrong address? When the police raid a property, they must have “reasonable” grounds for suspecting they will find evidence relating to an offence. However, this can sometimes mean they raid the ‘last known address’ of a suspect – even though they no longer live there.
What happens when a police officer writes down your name?
If he is investigating something and questions you and writes down your name as a witness or subject interviewed your name will appear in the case files and someone may check up on you as far as who you are and if you have a record.
Can you go to jail for false information?
False or Misleading Information. Giving False or Misleading Information is an offence under section 307B of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison.
Can I refuse to give my details to police?
5. You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer.
Does a police officer have to identify himself?
when stopped by police. Police may also require people to identify themselves if they have reasonable grounds to believe that they have committed a crime.
What is the punishment for giving false evidence?
and whoever intentionally gives or fabricates false evidence in any other case, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
What to do if someone makes false accusations?
Steps to Take If You Are Falsely Accused of a Crime
- Realize the seriousness of the accusations.
- Understand the cost of a defense.
- Intervene before charges.
- Take no action.
- Gather any physical evidence and documents.
- Obtain witness contact information.
- Investigation.
- Plea bargain.
What happens when a cop writes the wrong name on a traffic ticket?
Like where an officer wrote the wrong name, address, license number and car description all on the same ticket. The best we could determine was that the officer accidentally got his information from a previous traffic stop and handed it to this driver.
Can a citation get dismissed if the officer writes the wrong address?
Ask a lawyer – it’s free! If he had written the complete wrong address, then I disagree with the other answers. A citation serves as the charging instrument. It works to give notice to the accused of the allegation against which s/he is defending.
Can a police report with incorrect information be dismissed?
Unless the incorrect information was the basis of the charge, it will not be sufficient for dismissal. Sadly, unless you are put on the stand to testify at trial, it is unlikely that this information will even come out. Your lawyer will have to evaluate the potential benefit of your testimony, versus the potential harm you could cause.
Can a speeding ticket be dismissed if the police officer?
“An incorrect address would not result in the ticket being quashed by the presiding Justice of The Peace,” says Toronto traffic lawyer Kevin Burrows. “The error does however go to the quality of the officer’s evidence, should a trial ensue.”