Tennessee § 39-16-502 - False reports.

§ 39-16-502. False reports.

It is unlawful for any person to: Initiate a report or statement to a law enforcement officer concerning an offense or incident within the officer's concern knowing that: The offense or incident reported did not occur; The person has no information relating to the offense or incident reported; or The information relating to the offense reported is false; or Make a report or statement in response to a legitimate inquiry by a law enforcement officer concerning a material fact about an offense or incident within the officer's concern, knowing that the report or statement is false and with the intent to obstruct or hinder the officer from: Preventing the offense or incident from occurring or continuing to occur; or Apprehending or locating another person suspected of committing an offense; or Intentionally initiate or circulate a report of a past, present, or impending bombing, fire or other emergency, knowing that the report is false or baseless and knowing: It will cause action of any sort by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with those emergencies; It will place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or It will prevent or interrupt the occupation of any building, place of assembly, form of conveyance, or any other place to which the public has access. A violation of subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2) is a Class D felony. A violation of subdivision (a)(3) is a Class C felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1030, § 28; 1998, ch. 690, § 1; 2000, ch. 976, § 1; 2002, ch. 849, § 6. Cross-References. Accessory after the fact, § 39-11-411 . Parties to offenses, § 39-11-401 . Penalties for Class C and D felonies, § 40-35-111 .