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§710-1016.7

Impersonating a law enforcement officer in the second degree

Public corruption · Chapter 710 — Offenses Against Public Administration · Part II. Obstruction of Public Administration

(1) A person commits the offense of impersonating a law enforcement officer in the second degree if, with intent to deceive, the person pretends to be a law enforcement officer.

     (2)  Impersonating a law enforcement officer in the second degree is a misdemeanor. [L 1987, c 130, pt of §3]

Pattern jury instructions (HAWJIC)

Elements the State must prove for this offense.

Source / Amendment history

[L 1987, c 130, pt of §3]

Cross references, commentary & case notes

Case Notes Police officers did not violate a civil process server's Fourth Amendment rights, because the officers had probable cause to arrest the process server for impersonating a law enforcement officer; since no constitutional violation occurred, the officers were entitled to qualified immunity. 348 F. Supp. 2d 1165 (2004).

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