Penal Law § 190.23 · Article 190. Other Frauds
False personation
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§ 190.23 False personation.
A person is guilty of false personation when after being informed of the consequences of such act, he or she knowingly misrepresents his or her actual name, date of birth or address to a police officer or peace officer with intent to prevent such police officer or peace officer from ascertaining such information.
False personation is a class B misdemeanor.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN190.23
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