Misuse of Emergency Services

PEN § 148, 422, 653 – Wobbler (Infraction, Misdemeanor)

• Maximum fine: $250/$10,000
• Maximum term: 1Y
• Probation/parole at home eligible: Y
• Community service eligible: Y

Calling emergency services such as: fire, crime, bomb threat, criminal threat, false identification to a peace officer, without legitimate cause, causing unnecessary response.