Legal Definitions - falsifying a record

Definition: Falsifying a record means making false entries or changing information in a public record with the intention to deceive or harm someone, or to hide wrongdoing.

For example, if a police officer changes the date on a traffic ticket to make it look like the driver was speeding on a different day, that would be falsifying a record. Another example would be a doctor changing a patient's medical records to cover up a mistake they made during surgery.

These examples show how someone can manipulate official records to deceive others or cover up their own mistakes or wrongdoing. Falsifying records is a serious crime that can result in legal consequences.