Possession of a Fake ID
Fake ID law and definition
It is a felony to be convicted of creating, stealing, or obtaining a fake Massachusetts learner’s permit, driver’s license, RMV ID card, registration or inspection sticker. It is also a felony to be convicted of falsifying any stamps or signatures issued by the motor vehicle registry or deputy registrar. Additionally, it is a felony to be convicted of impersonating someone applying for a license or learner’s permit or to use a name other than your own to obtain a license or learner’s permit.
Misdemeanor charges apply if a person is charged with transferring, altering, or defacing a license, or who “makes, uses, carries, sells or distributes a false identification card or license of another person, or furnishes false information in obtaining such card or license.”
Possible Penalties
If convicted of felony charges, a person faces potential imprisonment of up to five years, a one-year license suspension, and/or fines. If convicted of misdemeanor charges, a person faces fines of up to $200 and potential imprisonment for up to three months.
Having a false ID often means underage drinking is happening, which is against the law and can lead to potential injury, harm, illness and even death. Being charged with having a false ID means you may lose your license for up to 180 days and may now have a criminal record. If you or a loved one has been charged with possessing a false ID, contact Altman & Altman at 617.492.3000 or 800.481.6199 toll-free, or contact us online for a free consultation.
It is a felony to be convicted of creating, stealing, or obtaining a fake Massachusetts learner’s permit, driver’s license, RMV ID card, registration or inspection sticker. It is also a felony to be convicted of falsifying any stamps or signatures issued by the motor vehicle registry or deputy registrar. Additionally, it is a felony to be convicted of impersonating someone applying for a license or learner’s permit or to use a name other than your own to obtain a license or learner’s permit.
Misdemeanor charges apply if a person is charged with transferring, altering, or defacing a license, or who “makes, uses, carries, sells or distributes a false identification card or license of another person, or furnishes false information in obtaining such card or license.”
Possible Penalties
If convicted of felony charges, a person faces potential imprisonment of up to five years, a one-year license suspension, and/or fines. If convicted of misdemeanor charges, a person faces fines of up to $200 and potential imprisonment for up to three months.
Having a false ID often means underage drinking is happening, which is against the law and can lead to potential injury, harm, illness and even death. Being charged with having a false ID means you may lose your license for up to 180 days and may now have a criminal record. If you or a loved one has been charged with possessing a false ID, contact Altman & Altman at 617.492.3000 or 800.481.6199 toll-free, or contact us online for a free consultation.
