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.
- 1You pretended to be a real person online
- 2To harm, threaten, or cheat
Possible punishment
Up to 1 year jail.
