DOMINIC S COLLIERS , DOMINIC S COLLIER

Abuse of a corpse is illegally mistreating, disturbing, or disrespecting a dead body in ways that would offend a reasonable person. This includes physically mistreating human remains, digging up a buried body, disposing of a corpse in violation of law, engaging in sexual contact with a corpse, or buying or selling previously buried skeletal remains. A violation is a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in jail and a fine up to $3,000.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000

It is illegal to make false reports to police about crimes or emergencies knowing the information is false, or to lie to police in response to their questions about crimes with intent to obstruct their investigation. This includes intentionally reporting false bomb, fire, or emergency threats knowing it will cause emergency response, frighten people, or close public places. Violations regarding false crime reports are Class D felonies (2-12 years and up to $5,000 in fines), while false emergency reports are Class C felonies (higher penalties).

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000