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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 528.5

Online Impersonation

Pretending to be someone online to harm or threaten.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You pretended to be a real person online
  2. 2To harm, threaten, or cheat

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail.