False Report Liability & Dispatch Impact Explorer

Incident Parameters

Preset Scenarios

Jurisdiction / Penal Framework

Claim Classification

Patrol & Emergency Units Dispatched: 6

Investigation Duration (Hours): 4.5

Alleged Imminent Bodily Peril

Defendant Prior Criminal Record

Statutory & Economic Impact

Charge Classification

State Jail Felony

Enhanced via Child Peril Trigger

Estimated Dispatch Cost

$4,850.00

27.0 Officer-Hours Diverted

Potential Incarceration

Up to 2 Years

Statutory Fine: Up to $10,000

Texas Penal Code § 42.06 - False Alarm or Report

Elevated from Class A Misdemeanor to State Jail Felony when the fabricated report involves emergency response services or false claims of imminent peril to minors/public safety.

Mandatory Restitution Schedule

Patrol Response Personnel	$3,240.00
Vehicle Fleet / Fuel Burn	$675.00
Emergency Dispatch & Telecom	$585.00
Administrative Review & Processing	$350.00
Total Restitution Liability	$4,850.00

Exposure Range: $3,000 - $12,500