Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers in New Jersey.

New Jersey A5273 creates a third-degree crime for knowingly filing false reports or providing false information to law enforcement officers with the intent to implicate them in a crime, offense, or professional infraction warranting disciplinary action. This crime is separate from falsely incriminating another or reporting non-existent offenses. Convictions carry penalties of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill also specifies that convictions under this provision will not merge with other convictions related to false reports or information.

Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers in New Jersey.

New Jersey A5273 creates a third-degree crime for knowingly filing false reports or providing false information to law enforcement officers with the intent to implicate them in a crime, offense, or professional infraction warranting disciplinary action. This crime is separate from falsely incriminating another or reporting non-existent offenses. Convictions carry penalties of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill also specifies that convictions under this provision will not merge with other convictions related to false reports or information.