Matt,the town marshal,files a sworn affidavit to obtain a search warrant to search Chester's home for drugs.In the affidavit Matt states that an informant told him that illegal drugs are in the house.The affidavit also states that the informant has provided accurate information in three previous drug cases.In fact,Matt made up the informant and Matt is simply working on a hunch that Chester has drugs.Because of his knowing false statement,Matt has committed:

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CA sworn affidavit containing knowingly false statements made by a law enforcement officer to obtain a search warrant constitutes perjury, as it involves making false statements under oath. Additionally, fabricating information in an official report or affidavit also constitutes making a false report by a peace officer, as it involves the officer knowingly providing false information in their official capacity.

Matt,the Town Marshal,files a Sworn Affidavit to Obtain a Search