Learning you’re facing charges for Falsely Impersonating a Police Officer in South Florida can be intimidating, but Rossen Law Firm is dedicated to providing premiere representation to protect your rights as fully as possible. Our Fort Lauderdale obstruction of justice attorneys believe in empowering YOU with all the information you need to make the best decisions about your case and your future.
What is the Crime of False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer or Others?
Impersonating a police officer is when someone pretends or acts as if they’re a police officer or identifies themself as an officer. The same is true when it comes to falsely impersonating someone else – essentially it is the act of representing that you are someone else (rather than yourself).
Legally speaking, the crime of Falsely Impersonating an Officer is committed in South Florida when a person: Falsely assumes or pretends to be a law enforcement officer; and Takes it upon himself or herself to act as a law enforcement officer.
CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE IMPERSONATION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR OTHERS IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Falsely Impersonating an Officer is a third-degree felony in South Florida and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, 5 years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.
Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony is a Second-Degree Felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, 15 years of probation, and $10,000 in fines.
Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony is assigned a Level 4 offense severity ranking under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. A judge may sentence a person convicted of Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony to probation, but may also impose a prison sentence.
Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony which Causes Injury or Death is a First-Degree Felony and is punishable by up to 30 years in prison, 30 years of probation, and up to $10,000 in fines.
Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony Causing Injury or Death is assigned a Level 7 offense severity ranking under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code.
Unless there are grounds for a downward departure sentence, a judge is required to sentence a person convicted of Falsely Impersonating an Officer in the Commission of a Felony Causing Injury or Death to a minimum sentence of 51 months in prison, but may also sentence the person up to the statutory maximum of 30 years in prison.
FALSE IMPERSONATION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR OTHERS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
If you’re facing charges for False impersonation of a law enforcement officer in South Florida – you’ve come to the right place. Rossen Law Firm has a wide range of experience providing a compassionate and individualized approach to all sorts of obstruction of justice criminal charges – including false impersonation.
While criminal charges and legal situations may feel hopeless, many others have been where you are, and Adam and his Fort Lauderdale team have helped them come out the other side successfully.
Give our office a call. We’ll listen to your story, discuss the best action plan, and see what resources we have to help you and your case.
False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer or Others Defenses
- Patently Ridiculous Personation: If a person’s portrayal of a law enforcement officer is so patently ridiculous, such as a person dressed up on Halloween, then the person’s conduct would not be considered criminal. If someone in this type of situation were arrested and charged, this could be used as a defense.
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HOW WE WIN OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CASES IN FLORIDA
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