8.49 False Impersonation of Citizen of United States (18 U.S.C. Sec. 911) is a federal offense that occurs when an individual knowingly and willfully impersonates a citizen of the United States. This offense is punishable under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 911 and is typically classified as a felony. There are two types of false impersonation of a citizen of the United States: verbal impersonation and written impersonation. Verbal impersonation occurs when an individual verbally identifies themselves as a citizen of the United States, while written impersonation occurs when an individual uses documents, such as a passport, driver’s license, or birth certificate, to falsely claim US citizenship. The punishment for this offense is a fine, imprisonment for not more than three years, or both.
8.49 False Impersonation of Citizen of United States (18 U.S.C. Sec. 911) is a federal offense that occurs when an individual knowingly and willfully impersonates a citizen of the United States. This offense is punishable under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 911 and is typically classified as a felony. There are two types of false impersonation of a citizen of the United States: verbal impersonation and written impersonation. Verbal impersonation occurs when an individual verbally identifies themselves as a citizen of the United States, while written impersonation occurs when an individual uses documents, such as a passport, driver’s license, or birth certificate, to falsely claim US citizenship. The punishment for this offense is a fine, imprisonment for not more than three years, or both.
