If convicted, penalties for false accusations could result in fines of up to $1,000, up to six months in county jail, or both. Additionally, individuals may face civil lawsuits for defamation or malicious prosecution if the false accusations harm another person's reputation or lead to wrongful legal actions.
It is not against the law to allege that someone committed a crime. However, if a person purposefully makes false accusations to law enforcement about another person, the person who made those accusations could be punished, such as facing criminal or civil charges or both.
You could report the false accusation to law enforcement, but it will be the appropriate prosecutorial agency (usually a county District Attorney's Office) that decides whether or not to press criminal charges.
Section 4513.361 | Furnishing false information to officer issuing traffic ticket. (A) No person shall knowingly present, display, or orally communicate a false name, social security number, or date of birth to a law enforcement officer who is in the process of issuing to the person a traffic ticket or complaint.
If someone makes false allegations against you, it's important to take several steps to ensure you aren't charged. Keep calm. Seek legal representation immediately. Gather evidence. Document everything. Stay off social media. Cooperate with investigators. Demonstrating lack of evidence. Absence of intent.
Section 4507.36 | Prohibition against false statements. (A) No person shall knowingly make a false statement to any matter or thing required by this chapter. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.