In Weld County, Colorado, a minor can be charged with Unlawful Acts with a False ID if they are in possession or use a fake ID to try to buy alcohol or marijuana. If convicted of Unlawful Acts with a False ID, it is a class 3 misdemeanor which could lead to a significant fine or jail time. If you or your child have been accused of Unlawful Acts with a False ID, you will need Greeley’s leading defense attorneys who can help you get the best outcome in your criminal case.
Definition of Unlawful Acts with a False ID, C.R.S. 42–2–309, in Greeley, Colorado
The definition of Unlawful Acts with a False ID, C.R.S. 42–2–309, in Greeley, is:
(a) To display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in that person’s possession any surrendered, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained identification card;
(b) To lend that person’s identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another;
(c) To display or represent any identification card not issued to that person as being that person’s card;
(d) To permit any unlawful use of an identification card issued to that person;
(e) To do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this part 3, which would not include use of such card after the expiration date;
(f) To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid license, or to display or have in that person’s possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile unless authorized by law;
(g) To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way produce any identification card as defined in section 42-2-301(2) , or facsimile thereof, unless authorized by law, in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid identification card or to display or possess any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, production, or facsimile;
(h) To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any identification card or facsimile thereof for the purpose of distribution, resale, reuse, or manipulation of the data or images contained in such identification card unless authorized by the department or otherwise authorized by law.
Simply put, it is illegal to obtain, use, photograph, or otherwise use another person’s ID. This could include using an ID to enter a business, purchase alcohol or marijuana, or obtain a job.
Weld County Penalties and Sentence for Unlawful Acts with a False ID or Fake ID
In Weld County, the sentence for a conviction of Unlawful Acts with a False ID or fake ID is a class 3 misdemeanor. The penalties can include: a fine of $50-$750 and up to 6 months in Weld County Jail. It is important to have an experienced attorney who can sometimes work within the court system and negotiate probation instead of time in jail. It is important to note that using another person’s identification, personal checks, or trying to obtain employment with someone else’s identification is a felony offense.
Fake ID – Defenses to Unlawful Acts with a False ID in Greeley, Colorado
If you are charged with using a fake ID in Greeley, Colorado, it is important that you have a criminal defense attorney who knows the law on false or fake identification cards and can get you the best outcome in your case. Some of the available defenses include one of the following:
- You did not use a fake or fraudulent identification
- You did not know the ID was false or fraudulent
- The ID was found in an illegal search and seizure
- Possession was with the consent of another and not used unlawfully
- You borrowed a car with the owner’s permission and it contained a valid license without your knowledge
If you or your child have been charged with Unlawful Acts with a False ID, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the Greeley’s leading criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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