### Question
How does CRIMES define communicates false information?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1365*, **communicates false information** is defined as:

> communicates information that is false and that the communicator knows is false, under circumstances in which the information may reasonably be expected to be believed

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1365*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 65-MALICIOUS MISCHIEF**

