If someone makes a false police report against me does that automatically mean I will have a warrant for my arrest?
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If someone makes a false police report against me does that automatically mean I will have a warrant for my arrest?
I called my aunts Dr and
reported that she was selling
her medication. She found out
I reported her so she went and
filed a false police report
saying that I stole them. I
haven’t seen my aunt in almost
3 months. I need to know if I
will have a warrant for my
arrest since she made a police
report?
I didn’t take anything from her
and I could take a polygraph
test to prove I didn’t steal
her meds and also to prove that
she does sell her medication
Asked on January 19, 2017 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a report can provide a basis to serve a summons on or even arrest someone. Remember: while the police may do *some* investigation to corroborate the report prior to acting, such as interviewing other persons who may not have information, or discussing the matter with you, they only have to believe that there is "probable cause," or reasonable grounds, to think a crime was committed; it does not, for example, have to proved "beyond a reasonable doubt" at this stage. That probably cause could potentially be supplied simply by your aunt's report, if she is credible (believeable) enough.
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