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Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer

Penalties for Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) in New Jersey

September 19, 2016 by Matthew Reisig

For obvious reasons, New Jersey’s Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) criminalizes the acts of purposely misleading another into the belief that you are a public official or a law enforcement officer or agent.

How you can be sentenced depends on specifics. Pretending to hold a public service position with the purpose of inducing others to submit to the authority of the role is a disorderly persons offense, comparable to a misdemeanor in other states. Penalties can include up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted, though it’s not common for a judge to throw the book at a defendant in most cases.

If you pretend to be a cop or other law enforcement agent in New Jersey, things get more dangerous for you. It should be borne in mind that this law isn’t meant to criminalize Halloween costumes or things of that nature. You must have the intent, or purpose, to induce others to submit to your authority by falsely convincing them that you hold a position you do not.

Doing so is a crime of the fourth degree, which is comparable to a low level felony in other states, and carries a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Obviously, the statute leaves a lot of room for interpretation, which means that an experienced attorney can make a huge difference in your case. If you’re facing charges under 2C:28-8, get help right away. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 to talk to a lawyer for free.

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Criminal Defense Attorney For An Arrest On Charges Of Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) In New Jersey

June 5, 2015 by Matthew Reisig

Criminal Defense Attorney For Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) Charges

Because of the necessity of protecting the public’s trust in law enforcement and other public servants, it is a crime in New Jersey to impersonate one.

Impersonating a Public Servant or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) is a disorderly persons offense when a person falsely pretends to hold a position in public service in order to induce another to submit to pretended official authority or act in reliance on that pretense.

Disorderly persons offenses carry a sentence of up to six months, and a $1,000 fine.

Impersonating a law enforcement officer is a more serious matter, and is graded as a Fourth Degree Crime, comparable to a felony in other states.

Punishment for impersonating a law enforcement officer can run as high as 18 months, with a $10,000 fine.

Don’t risk your future on what may amount to a case of mistaken identity.

There are many ways to challenge charges of Impersonating a Public Servant or Law Enforcement Officer, and Matthew Reisig has more than 17 years of experience defending clients throughout New Jersey.

If you or a family member have been arrested for impersonating a public servant or law enforcement officer, call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation.

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