Burden of Proof for a False Police Report

[blakeBelow0]

If you think it is helpful to pursue this then I wish you luck.

I don't think it will be worth my time after what you have provided me, but I greatly appreciate your responses.

 

[quincy]

A restraining order will deter future actions. If he violates the terms of the order, he can be arrested, so you can consider a restraining order if problems continue.

I appreciate your appreciation.

Good luck.

 

[CdwJava]

Keep in mind that he really does not need any proof to call the police and ask that they investigate. In order for your brother to be charged with a crime, the state would effectively have to prove that at the time of the report he KNEW that the motorcycle was not stolen. Being in error is generally not going to be actionable. And, as Quincy indicated, the state is not going to be too interested in chilling interest in people reporting crimes by going after people who MAY have been using the system to one up a family member.

The matter was resolved in your favor without any apparent harm. It's annoying, but hardly seems actionable at this point.

 

[quincy]

I agree that, as annoying as it might be to be the subject of a false police report, it is generally not worth the time or effort to pursue the matter - unless demonstrable harm has resulted from the report and subsequent investigation.

 

[HighwayMan]

I have already spoken with the sheriff's office and they weren't exactly helpful,

Okay, so then you already know you won't get anywhere with the false report report.

 

[quincy]

Blake pretty much said he didn't think it would be worth pursuing.