Fake Identification

Pittsburgh Fake Identification Attorney

In an attempt to drink or obtain alcohol, many youngsters in Pennsylvania often end up faking their identification. While one may dupe bouncers, bartenders, or servers once, the chances of eventually being caught are high. Because the law imposes heavy fines on bars and restaurants serving underage drinkers, they always stay on alert and bring such incidents to the attention of the authorities. A fake driver’s license—irrespective of how genuine it looks—will eventually fail.

Pennsylvania laws on fake identification are strict; if you are a minor and caught using fake identification, you will immediately be charged with a summary offense. In such situations, it is important to immediately seek help from a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh.

Things You Must Know About Fake Identification Charges

As per the law in Pennsylvania, it is against the law to:

• Be found to be carrying a fake identification card or driver’s license
• Make use of a fake identification to buy alcohol, or attempt to buy it
• Tell someone you are over 21 when you are not, so that they will buy alcohol for you

Any identification that has misleading information regarding a person’s name, age, or date of birth is considered to be fake, regardless of whether the photograph on the identification is yours or not.

Using or carrying the identification of another person who is over the age of 21 is also a crime.

If a person is found in possession of a fake ID, they will be required to pay a fine. You can expect the police officers who arrest you to call your parents.

What Are the Consequences of Using a Fake ID?

In Pennsylvania, using fake identification is a summary offense. If convicted, an offender would be required to pay a fine of up to $300 and spend as many as 90 days in jail.

If the offense should happen to be a first offense, it is possible for the court to allow the person to enter some sort of pre-adjudication program. Generally, these programs involve community service, counseling, and/or other activities that lead to self-improvement. Once the offender completes the program, the judge will dismiss the charges, and the offender would not have to go to jail or pay fines.

Punishments for subsequent offenses are considered to be a third-degree misdemeanor. The fine jumps to $2,500, and the jail term is extended up to a year.

How Can a Pittsburgh Fake Identification Lawyer Help?

At the office of Logue Law Group, Attorney Sean Logue and his colleagues are Pittsburgh criminal defense attorneys who have years of experience defending the rights of juvenile clients involved in everything from drug offenses to underage drinking. They will stay beside you through the entire process, and will dedicate themselves to discrediting evidence against your juvenile. They will help you decide how best to proceed.

If your child’s case is scheduled to be tried in an adult court, they will do their best to have his or her case moved to juvenile court.

Being charged with Fake Identification can have serious effects on the mind of the youngster and can affect their future. The experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorneys at Logue Law Group will offer you the best possible representation, with the aim for a favorable outcome. We are a group of dedicated and hard-working attorneys with an excellent track record.