Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 190.23 — False personation
N.Y. Penal Law § 190.23
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 190.23 False personation.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 190.23 — False personation is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.