§ 11-32-2 - False report of crime. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-32-2

   § 11-32-2  False report of crime. –Every person who shall knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement ofa crime, either oral or written, with intent that it be relied upon by a policeofficer of any city or town or by any member of the state police, shall bedeemed guilty of obstructing an officer and shall be imprisoned not exceedingone year and/or be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), and shallin addition to this imprisonment and/or fine be ordered to make restitution tothe person falsely accused of a crime for any damage which the person sustainedas a result of the false complaint.