False Personation

Pretending to be someone else to cause harm or gain.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

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 another real person
2. 2You did something that could cause them liability or you benefit

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.