In Weld County, if a person pretends to be a police officer and acts in that role, they could be charged with Impersonating a Police Officer. Recently in Adams County, an off-duty police officer saw the red and blue lights flash behind him as he was driving on I-76. The unmarked SUV then started to slow down in front of the Adam’s County officer who then pulled over onto the shoulder. The man dressed in security shirt and a badge then approached the vehicle. The off-duty officer then proceeded to arrest the man who was Impersonating a Peace or Police Officer. The man was charged with Impersonating a Police Officer, DUI, and other criminal charges. Below, our attorneys will discuss the felony Impersonating a Peace or Police Officer charge. If you are facing this crime in Fort Collins or Larimer County, get help here.
What is the Definition of Impersonating a Police or Peace Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-112, in Greeley, Colorado ?
Simply put, there are two things needed for a person to be charged as a Police Impersonator: First they must be dressed, acting, using lights, badge or verbally communicating that they are a police officer; and secondly, they must be doing something such as trying to pull a vehicle over, arrest someone, or any other activity typically performed by real officers.
Can I Be Charged with Police Impersonation for Dressing Up as A Peace or Police Officer in Greeley?
Children, teens, and adults who dress as Peace or Police Officer in Greeley this Halloween are not committing a criminal offense. As stated above, you must not only be representing yourself as an officer, but you also need to perform an act unique to police officers. In the story above, the man was pulling over a vehicle using lights, and dressed similar to a real police officer. He could be convicted of Impersonation of a Police Officer.
Weld County Sentence and Penalties of Impersonation a Police Officer
In Weld County, the sentence for Impersonating a Police Officer is a class 6 felony and carries penalties from12 to 18 months in a Colorado State Prison, a fine of $1,000 up to a maximum of $100,000, and a mandatory parole period of one year. A felony conviction has other penalties such as the loss of firearm possession rights, loss of the right to vote, and employment opportunities. A felony conviction has lasting consequences outside of prison time and fines. It can leave a mark on your record which defines you as a law-breaker. Keep your record clean and have an attorney who understands the need to keep your record clear. We’ll fight for you.
Criminal Offenses Similar to Impersonating a Peace or Police Officer Charge in Windsor, Severance, or Milliken Colorado.
When charged with Impersonation of a Peace or Police Officer, the defendant is also charged with other criminal offenses in Windsor, Severance, or Milliken Colorado. The common related charges are:
- Forgery – C.R.S. 18-5-102
- Criminal Impersonation – C.R.S. 18-5-113
- Kidnapping – C.R.S. 18-3-301 or 18-3-302
- Impersonating a Public Servant – C.R.S. 18-8-113