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MO HB247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "false identification to a law enforcement officer" under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 575, Section 575.045
  • Applies when a person falsely represents or identifies themselves as another person or fictitious person to a law enforcement officer during lawful stop, detention, or arrest for purpose of evading court process or proper identification
  • Requires that false information be given while officer is performing duties and that person knew or should have known the recipient is a law enforcement officer
  • Allows retraction as a defense if false statement is withdrawn before law enforcement officer or other person takes substantial action in reliance on it
  • Classifies offense as a class B misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of false identification to a law enforcement officer

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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