A Colorado man has been arrested for Impersonating a Peace Officer – C.R.S. 18-8-112. According to Channel 2 News, the man attempted to scam a clerk – who was really an undercover detective working for the Sheriff’s Department.
What is Impersonating a Peace / Police Officer in Weld County?
Impersonating a peace officer occurs when a person pretends to be police officer in Weld, Morgan or Logan County, and while impersonating, performs an act that an actual policeman traditionally performs. Colorado statute says:
“A person who falsely pretends to be a peace officer and performs an act in that pretended capacity commits impersonating a peace officer.”
If you simply dress up like a policeman at a Halloween party, you won’t be charged with impersonating a peace officer. If, however, you wear a uniform and pull people over with the intent to commit Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402, (such as the man in a recent Denver case) you will be charged with impersonating a peace officer.
The Sentence for Impersonating a Peace Officer in Greeley
Impersonating a peace officer is a class 6 felony in Colorado. If you are convicted in Greeley, Johnstown or Fort Lupton, you will face a sentence of:
- 1 year to 18 months in the Colorado Department of Corrections
- $1000-$100,000 fine
A felony conviction is very serious, and will affect the rest of your life. It is difficult to seal felony convictions, so it could be hard finding a job. Also, a felony conviction will prevent you from owning a gun, and can impact many other aspects of your life, including your ability to travel and where you are allowed to live.
If you or a loved one has been arrested by the Weld County Sheriff or Greeley Police for impersonating a peace officer, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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