§ 54-444. False personation of peace officers.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any of the following acts, with the intent to injure or defraud, or to obtain or secure any special privilege or advantage:

(1)

Impersonating any peace officer, or the wearing without authority, of any uniform or badge by which such officer or person is lawfully distinguished; or

(2)

Performing any act purporting to be official in such assumed character.

(b)

Whoever commits the crime of false personation shall be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.

(Code 1956, § 42-86)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:112.

                    
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