Texas Transportation Code 521.455 – Use of Illegal License or Certificate
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly uses a driver’s license or certificate obtained in violation of § 521.451 or 521.454 to harm or defraud another.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 521.455
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.