If I gave a false statement to a police officer can I be prosecuted?

YES. It is a misdemeanor to provide false information to a police officer. If you are convicted you can face a jail sentence and a fine.

It is your lawful right to refuse to answer questions the police ask of you. However, once you choose to answer a police officers questions you are required to provide truthful answers. If the statements you made falsely lead to a person being wrongfully arrested then the potential consequences to you could be even worse in terms of your punishment. The best thing to do when this happens is to immediately contact a criminal defense law firm and they can help you deal with the situation.