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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the crime of giving false information to a peace officer for issuance or service of a citation or for an arrest on a warrant if the person knowingly uses or gives a false or fictitious name, address or date of birth to any peace officer for the purpose of:
(a) The officer's issuing or serving the person a citation under authority of ORS 133.055 to 133.076 or ORS chapter 153; or
(b) The officer's arresting the person on a warrant.
(2) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Crimes and Punishments § 162.385 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-16-crimes-and-punishments/or-rev-st-sect-162-385/
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