{"id":1900,"date":"2021-12-10T20:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T20:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2021-12-10T20:54:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T20:54:39","slug":"what-will-happen-if-i-get-caught-with-a-fake-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-will-happen-if-i-get-caught-with-a-fake-id\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will Happen if I Get Caught With a Fake ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Fake identification cards, like drivers\u2019 licenses and state I.D.\u2019s, are a common ploy among minors, especially around college campuses. Although stigmatized as an age-old right of passage for late teens transitioning into life on their own, or just a silly, harmless thing that college students do, the truth is that getting caught with a fake I.D. can land a person in a lot of trouble; more trouble than they think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn the typical penalties and ensuing consequences for getting caught with a fake I.D. in Indiana, as well as who to trust for aggressive criminal defense if you are arrested on related charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fake ID Lawyer Indianapolis Indiana 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-ID-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Fake ID Lawyer Indianapolis Indiana 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Fake I.D. Crimes in Indiana<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many kids do not realize the long-term consequences of being caught with a fake drivers\u2019 license or state identification card. They assume that any criminal activity that takes place in their life before the age of 21 doesn\u2019t matter and will not have an impact on their future. But this is wrong. Those with a fake I.D. charge or conviction on their criminal record will be judged by both the government and future employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does the crime of using a fake I.D. imply dishonesty, sneakiness, and lack of morals, but it also implies that a person has poor decision making skills and perhaps even impulse control issues. Employers will take one look at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/do-misdemeanors-show-up-on-a-background-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">criminal background check<\/a> of a person who has been convicted of such an offense and immediately move onto the next candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can happen to a person their whole life when searching for employment; permanent records remain with you forever. A person convicted of such offenses can also forget about jobs in finance, technology, engineering, or related high-security fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consequences for Using a Fake ID<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and foremost consequence of using a fake I.D. in Indiana is arrest. Law enforcement can search you for reasons of their own, and if they find your fake, they will arrest you on the spot for Possession of False Identity (IC 7.1-5-7-3), False Statements of Age (IC 7.1-5-7-1), Furnishing False Evidence of Identification (IC 7.1-5-7-2), or Counterfeit Government Issued Identification (35-43-5-2.5), or a combination of these charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are caught by a bouncer or bartender, most likely they will just keep your fake or cut it up in front of you, and then let you go home; however, some will immediately notify a cop or security staff, who will then detain you and have you formally arrested. Excise police regularly conduct fake ID stings, generally targeting college students and campus areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the judge and prosecutor believe there is enough evidence to charge you with Possession of False Identity, you will be formally charged, and a court hearing will be set for you. Possible consequences upon being convicted can range in severity depending on your criminal history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indiana Fake I.D. Penalties Upon Conviction:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Class C Misdemeanor<\/strong><br>\u25ba Up to 60 Days in County Jail<br>\u25ba Up to $500 in Fines<br>\u25ba 1 Year Suspended Drivers\u2019 License<br>\u25ba Permanent Marks on Driving Record<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f6f8\"><em>College students can also expect a notice of disciplinary action from their university, separate from their state or federal penalties.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you looking for a qualified crime attorney who can protect you against the maximum penalties for your fake ID charges in Indiana?<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Attorney David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 to speak with a skilled and aggressive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">criminal defense lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We can also help you seal or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/appeals-expungement.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expunge your arrest records<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/a-fake-id-charge-is-more-serious-than-you-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Fake ID Charge is More Serious Than You Think<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/can-college-students-face-academic-consequences-for-dui-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can College Students Face Academic Consequences for DUI Charges?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/important-laws-that-pertain-to-parents-of-teenagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important Laws That Pertain to Parents of Teenagers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Criminal Defense 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Schedule a Free Consultation Today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fake identification cards, like drivers\u2019 licenses and state I.D.\u2019s, are a common ploy among minors, especially around college campuses. Although stigmatized as an age-old right of passage for late teens transitioning into life on their own, or just a silly, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-will-happen-if-i-get-caught-with-a-fake-id\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1,279],"tags":[1448,207,161,1447,165,1444,280,337],"class_list":["post-1900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-criminal-defense","category-criminal-law","category-juvenile-crimes","tag-caught-with-fake-id","tag-college-student-dui","tag-fake-id-charges-indiana","tag-fake-id-conviction-consequences","tag-fake-id-lawyer","tag-fake-id-penalties","tag-juvenile-criminal-defense","tag-juvenile-criminal-lawyer-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1900"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1900\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1902,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1900\/revisions\/1902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}