Man Who Faked Child Abduction Charged Under New Law in Michigan

Eugene Rose told the police that someone had attempted to abduct his child, sending law enforcement on a quest to locate and prosecute the man who was responsible. Rose claimed that he was working in his garage when he noticed a man walking away from their house holding his 2-year-old son’s hand. The toddler had been playing in the front yard. Rose yelled at the man, who continued towards his car with the little boy. Eventually, Rose ran out towards the man and confronted him. He didn’t report the incident until three days later. Then, after the police began an investigation, he eventually admitted that the incident never actually occurred. Rose turned himself in for lying to the police and was bonded out at $500.

The father will now be charged with lying to a peace officer under a new law that has just taken effect in Michigan. According to the new Public Act 104, it is illegal to knowingly and willfully conceal from a peace officer any material fact relating to a criminal investigation. The law also makes it illegal for a citizen to lie about any fact in a way that they know will mislead or confuse the police. Rose gave a variety of different explanations for his lies after-the-fact, so law enforcement officers are still not sure why he made up the story.

The new law in Michigan comes with a variety of new penalties. The law makers have determined that people will be charged based on what crime they claimed was committed. For example, in Rose’s case, he claimed that there was an attempted abduction. If a suspect had been tried and sentenced for this falsified claim, he would have faced up to 20 years in prison. Because he lied about a crime that is a felony and is punishable by over four years in prison, Rose could face misdemeanor charges that are punishable by imprisonment for up to two years. He may also need to pay a fine up to $5,000.

The police say that they hope the new law will teach offenders how their choices affect others. If you have falsified a crime and are now facing criminal prosecution, you may need representation at our trial. Depending on what crime you reported, your punishment could involve years in a jail or prison. For example, a person who falsifies a murder may be sentenced for up to two years in prison for the misleading evidence. Contact a criminal defense attorney today if you need more information about defense for falsifying information in Michigan or any other state. This directory can help you top find an excellent lawyer near you!