Woman arrested for attempting to frame husband by putting child porn on his computer

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204. The article stated 40 counts

of "lying to police". If the charge was making a false report, it would be a single charge. It appears it must be in writing in PA..I suspect she was asked to write her statement?

§ 4904. Unsworn falsification to authorities. (a) In general.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function, he: (1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true; (2) submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or (3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he knows to be false. (b) Statements "under penalty".--A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable. (c) Perjury provisions applicable.--Section 4902(c) through (f) of this title (relating to perjury) applies to this section. (d) Penalty.--In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of at least $1,000. (Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1481, No.168, eff. 60 days)

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=49&sctn=4&subsctn=0&mobile_choice=suppress

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