Criminal Impersonation

PEN § 539 – Wobbler

• Maximum fine: $1000/$10,000
• Maximum term: 1Y/3Y
• Probation/parole at home eligible: Y
• Community service eligible: Y

False impersonation (also called "false personation") is a fraud crime involving the use of someone else's name to cause harm to that person or to improperly obtain a benefit.