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Getting caught with a fake ID is a charge that can have severe implications for your future. The consequences for this particular aspect of criminal law vary from one state to the next. Use this guide to find out what the laws are in Alaska, as well as the penalties you can face for breaking them.

Why People Use Fake IDs

Some minors use fake IDs to acquire alcohol illegally. False identification can also be used to commit check fraud, credit card scams, and identity theft for financial gain. Some people may even use a fake ID to run from past criminal history.

Using false identification is illegal in Alaska and throughout the U.S. Bank tellers, store clerks, and bartenders are trained to closely examine identification to look for signs of illegitimacy.

The Penalties of Getting Caught

criminal lawIf you get caught with a fake ID, you’ll face a citation and have to appear in court. Your driver’s license or learner’s permit may be revoked for up to 60 days upon the first offense, and up to a year for a second. You may face additional charges if you’re a minor caught with alcohol and a fake ID. These penalties may include fines, jail time, and required diversion programs.

If you’re caught falsifying your identity to commit a white-collar crime, like check fraud, you can be charged with first-degree forgery, which is a class B felony in Alaska. This crime is punishable by a prison sentence up to 10 years and fines that can total $100,000.

 

If you’re caught with a fake ID and are facing a criminal law charge in Alaska, turn to Darryl L. Jones, Attorney at Law. Attorney Jones provides clients throughout Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna area with sound legal counsel and representation. He has years of experience in criminal law and always helps his clients get the best possible outcomes. Call (907) 746-9851 to schedule a consultation.

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