What are the legal consequences of impersonating an officer in Texas?

Full question:

What is the legal definition and consequences for Impersonating an officer in the state of Texas and what constitutes as such? When the individual is a code enforcement officer in neighboring state. He is being falsely accused.

  • Category: Criminal
  • Subcategory: Sentences
  • Date:
  • State: New Mexico

Answer:

In Texas, impersonating an officer is defined under the Texas Occupations Code. A person commits an offense if they:

  • Impersonate a commissioned or noncommissioned security officer with the intent to make someone submit to their pretended authority or rely on their actions as a security officer.
  • Knowingly perform any function that requires registration as a noncommissioned security officer or a security officer commission.

This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. If found guilty, a person may face:

  • A fine up to $4,000,
  • Jail time for up to one year, or
  • Both a fine and jail time.

(Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.3875; Tex. Penal Code § 12.21)

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

In Texas, impersonating a police officer is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. If convicted, an individual may face penalties including a fine of up to $4,000, jail time for up to one year, or both. This applies to anyone who pretends to be an officer with the intent to make others submit to their authority or rely on their actions. (Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.3875; Tex. Penal Code § 12.21) Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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