Giving Police A False Name
Minn. Stat. 609.506 — a false name, birth date or ID to an officer is a misdemeanor, another person's name a gross misdemeanor
A misdemeanor. Giving a peace officer a fictitious name other than a nickname, a false date of birth, or a false or altered identification card, with intent to obstruct justice, during inquiries incident to a lawful investigatory stop, a lawful arrest or another duty the law imposes, is a misdemeanor.
Another person's name. Giving the name and date of birth of another person in the same circumstances is a gross misdemeanor. The same rules apply to statements to a court official in a criminal proceeding.
The section punishes a false answer given to obstruct justice. It does not itself require anyone to answer.
Sources for this section (1)
- Minn. Stat. 609.506 — Prohibiting giving peace officer false name
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