North Dakota Code 12.1-13-04 – Impersonating officials
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1. A person is guilty of an offense if he falsely pretends to be:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-13-04
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Public servant: as used in this title and in any statute outside this title which defines an offense means any officer or employee of government, including law enforcement officers, whether elected or appointed, and any person participating in the performance of a governmental function. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
a. A public servant, other than a law enforcement officer, and acts as if to exercise the authority of such public servant.
b. A public servant or a former public servant and thereby obtains a thing of value.
c. A law enforcement officer.
2. It is no defense to prosecution under this section that the pretended capacity did not exist or the pretended authority could not legally or otherwise have been exercised or conferred.
3. An offense under subdivision b or c of subsection 1 is a class A misdemeanor. An offense under subdivision a of subsection 1 is a class B misdemeanor.