The city of Muskogee and the state of Oklahoma take the act of impersonating another person very seriously.
In fact, you may find yourself in legal trouble if you are convicted of false impersonation Oklahoma.
If you’ve been charged with this crime, contact a Muskogee fraud defense attorney immediately.
Impersonating Officers
Muskogee residents can be charged in either state or municipal court for falsely impersonating a police officer.
In Muskgoee, it is a crime for non-officers to wear an officer’s uniform or any other insignia of office.
It is also a crime to impersonate an officer or to represent one’s self as a police officer.
In Oklahoma, however, individuals will be charged with a crime if they impersonate police officers, as well as any public officer, civil or military, any firefighter, any law enforcement officer, any emergency medical technician or other emergency medical care provider, or any private individual having special authority by law to perform any act affecting the rights or interests of another.
If found guilty of false impersonation Oklahoma, a defendant will be charged with a misdemeanor and can face up to six months in county jail and a $2,000 fine.
Furthermore, anyone caught impersonating an officer with the intent to create a “shame legal process” will be charged with a felony and may face two years in state prison and a $5,000 fine.
Other Forms of False Impersonation Oklahoma
False impersonation Oklahoma charges are also defined as any person who falsely impersonates another, and in such assumed character:
- Marries or pretends to marry, or to sustain the marriage relation toward another, with or without the permission of such other person; or,
- Becomes bail or surety for any party, in any proceeding whatever, before any court or officer authorized to take such bail or surety; or,
- Subscribes, verifies, publishes, acknowledges or proves, in the name of another person, any written instrument, with intent that the same may be delivered or used as true; or,
- Does any other act whereby, if it were done by the person falsely personated, he might in any event become liable to any suit or prosecution, or to pay any sum of money, or to incur any charge, forfeiture or penalty, or whereby any benefit might accrue to the party personating, or to any other person.
Anyone found guilty will be convicted of a felony crime punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding 10 years.
It is also a crime to falsely impersonate another to receive money or property, that knowing it is intended to be delivered to the individual being impersonated.
Anyone who impersonates another in this manner may face a felony conviction punishable in the same manner and to the same extent as for larceny of the money or property.
Low-cost Consultation: Muskogee Fraud Defense Lawyer
A conviction of false impersonation Oklahoma can carry lengthy prison sentences and fines.
If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, contact a Muskogee criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Consult with an experienced attorney at Wirth Law Office – Muskogee today by calling 918-913-0725.
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