Nebraska Statutes 28-609. Impersonating a public servant; penalty
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(1) A person commits the offense of impersonating a public servant if he falsely pretends to be a public servant other than a peace officer and performs any act in that pretended capacity.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class III misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-609
- Peace officer: shall include sheriffs, coroners, jailers, marshals, police officers, state highway patrol officers, members of the National Guard on active service by direction of the Governor during periods of emergency, and all other persons with similar authority to make arrests. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the office the actor pretended to hold did not in fact exist.
(3) Impersonating a public servant is a Class III misdemeanor.