Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

False Impersonation

My boyfriend is 24 and when tryin to enter a bar he realized he left his ID at home, our friend had two ID's and he tried to use it and the bouncer confiscated it. The bouncer said if he brought his real ID then he could get in. He was intoxicated and took the shuttle home and got his real ID. When he presented it to the bouncer he confiscated it and said to call the police. Now they are pressing charges. Can they prosecute him for false impersonation? Does it matter that he was intoxicated and wasn't in the right state of mind? What is the maximum penalty for this? What legal steps should we take?

Thanks.


Asked on 10/30/06, 8:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: False Impersonation

Criminal impersonation is a felony and requires a benefit or harm - doubtful here since he was over 21. False reporting is a misdemeanor and requires a report to police or authorities - not here. Unlawful possession of ID is misdemeanor and requires benefit. I do not see a charge immediately, but that does not mean DA will not charge or that case will not go to trial. There maybe some obscure law that I do not find.

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Answered on 10/31/06, 11:34 am


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