Oregon Statutes 162.385 – Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant
(1) A person commits the crime of giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant if the person knowingly uses or gives a false or fictitious name, address or date of birth to any peace officer when:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.385
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) The peace officer is issuing or serving the person a citation under authority of ORS § 133.055 to 133.076 or ORS Chapter 153; or
(b) There is an outstanding warrant for the person’s arrest.
(2) Giving false information to a peace officer in connection with a citation or warrant is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.661 § 11; 1999 c.1051 § 70; 2003 c.777 § 1; 2007 c.771 § 1; 2017 c.99 § 1]
162.385 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 133 by legislative action. It was not added to ORS Chapter 162 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
[Amended by 1955 c.660 § 24; repealed by 1961 c.649 § 9]
[Repealed by 1971 c.743 § 432]
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