Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 457 – Impersonating a public servant
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1. A person is guilty of impersonating a public servant if he falsely pretends to be a public servant and engages in any conduct in that capacity with the intent to deceive anyone.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
2. It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the office the person pretended to hold did not in fact exist.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3. Impersonating a public servant is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).