Giving False Information to Law Enforcement
Providing False Information to Law Enforcement

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S.C. Code § 16-17-725

The charge for providing false information to law enforcement is a serious public corruption crime in South Carolina. It is generally prosecuted in the Magistrate or Municipal Court. It carries a criminal record along with either a jail sentence or a fine.

Routinely questions about this charge come up after the result of a traffic stop where a false ID was provided, or in  criminal domestic violence cases where an alleged victim wants to change their story. In other instances it may serve as a precursor to a more serious investigation for insurance fraud.

In certain circumstances providing false information can also be considered felony perjury. Under South Carolina law perjury can be committed even outside of the scope of sworn testimony.

A conviction for providing false information can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you have been charged with providing false information and would like to discuss ways to avoid a criminal conviction please contact the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, at (803) 359-3301.