Let's get this settled: Have You Been Charged with Impersonating an Officer in Georgia?
Law enforcement officials dedicate their lives to protecting the public. Therefore, crimes that occur against public administration have severe consequences. Even if the action was an accident, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced Georgia Impersonating an Officer Attorney today. Our decades of experience will make the difference in your case! We are experienced in negotiating a plea deal as well as trying your case. Contact us now for a free case evaluation.
What Does Impersonating an Officer Mean in Georgia?
O.C.G.A. §16-10-23 states that a person is guilty of impersonating an officer when they falsely hold themself out as a peace officer or other public officer or employee with intent to mislead another into believing that he is actually an officer.
Therefore, some people think that impersonating an officer only applies to police officers but the statute extends it to include all public officers or employees.
It is important to note that a person can be charged with impersonating an officer even if the victim was not misled. The state only has to show that the defendant intended to deceive the victim. Self v. State, 245 Ga. App. 270, (2000).
The Penalty for Impersonating an Officer in Georgia
Impersonating an officer can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony with the consequences of a fine up to $1,000, a prison term between one and five years, or both.
Having a felony on your criminal history will have long-term effects. It can make it difficult to obtain housing, credit, or even employment. That is why your charge should be taken seriously from the very beginning. Our Georgia Impersonating an Officer Lawyers understand the consequences a conviction will have on your life and want to help minimize these effects.
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