Pittsburgh, PA asked in Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Pennsylvania

Q: I found a number on a 5 dollar bill which said to call this number for a good time and as a joke I acted like and fbi a

I know it was stupid and dumb but I was at my friends home and I was bored I meant no harm and I asked for nothing I called the number and said this is against Martinez of the FBI and your number was associated with prostitution please refrain from committing acts of prostitution. I did not ask for any thing of value or of monetary gain. I’m 18 years old I just turned in June and he called back saying That impersonating a federal officer is a crime however I never meant it to be taken seriously I know it was stupid and I know I’m dumb.

1 Lawyer Answer
NiaLena Caravasos
NiaLena Caravasos
Answered
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Actually, this is no joke. Impersonating a federal officer is a very serious crime. You really should consult with a federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

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