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Offence to provide false or misleading information
Written by
Cassie Collier
Criminal Defence Lawyer
What the Law states - Offence to provide false or misleading information
Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 84BI
Offence to provide false or misleading information84BI. Offence to provide false or misleading information
A person must not in a statement given under section 84BE(1) or 84BF(1)(a) to an enforcement official provide information that the person knows to be false or misleading.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
60 penalty units
What the Prosecution must prove - Offence to provide false or misleading information - Vic
1. The accused has given a statement to an enforcement official as to the person responsible for an offence involving a motor vehicle.
2. The person knowingly provided false or misleading information in that statement.
Possible Defences - Offence to provide false or misleading information
1. Factual dispute.
2. Lack intent.
2. Honest and reasonable mistake.
Which court will hear the charge of Offence to provide false or misleading information
Magistrates' Court.
