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False accusation to the authorities
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
Alleging criminal conduct to the authorities knowing it is false or with reckless disregard for the truth, subject to further statutory conditions. Dismissal or acquittal alone does not establish this offence.
Legal reference
Criminal Code · Art. 456 — False accusation to the authorities
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.