National Law [1] Penal Code
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[1] 1 - Resisting Arrest [1] 2 - Disobeying a Police Officer [1] 3 - Harassment [1] 4 - Sexual Harassment [1] 5 - Lying to a Government Official [1] 6 - Reckless Endangerment [1] 7 - Forgery [1] 8 - Criminal Threats [1] 9 - Threats Against An Elected Official (Federal Charge) [1] 10 - Identity Theft [1] 11 - Impersonating a Police Officer [1] 12 - Impersonating a Federal Officer/Agent (Federal Charge) [1] 13 - Impersonating an Official [1] 14 - Aiding and Abetting / Accessory to Crime [1] 15 - Failure to Obey Signage [1] 16 - Terrorism (Federal Charge) [1] 17 - Terroristic Threats (Federal Charge) [1] 18 - Vigilantism [1] 19 - Animal Cruelty [1] 20 - Anti-Mask Law [1] 21 - Jailbreak [1] 22 - Escaping Custody [1] 23 - Possessing Items Used In Crime [1] 24 - Child Neglect [1] 25 - Disarming a Police Officer [1] 26 - Entrapment [1] 27 - Harboring a Fugitive [1] 28 - Unlawful Accessing, Furnishing, or Receiving of Law Enforcement Records (Federal Charge) [1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act [1] 30 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (Federal Charge) [1] 31 - Capital Murder [1] 32 - Torture [1] 33 - Aiding/Providing Toward Attempted Suicide [1] 34 - Narcotic Induced Homicide [1] 35 - Animal Abuse [1] 36 - Espionage (Federal Charge) [1] 37 - Treason (Federal Charge) [1] 38 - Fleeing The Scene Of A Crime [1] 39 - Misuse of Government Resources (Federal Charge) [1] 40 - Association with a Prescribed Terrorist Organisation (Federal Charge)
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[1] 29 - Stolen Valor Act

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A person who falsely:

  • Claims to be an active-duty or reservist member of the military or national guard.
  • Claims to be a veteran.
  • Embellishes their current or former rank within the armed services.
  • Claims to have received a military award or decoration.

A veteran is an individual who was discharged or released from active duty.

Disambiguation: For the purpose of this code, 'veteran' includes all discharged former service members, including those who were dishonorably discharged, or are classified as disabled veterans, "recently separated" veterans, wartime veterans, campaign veterans, or protected veterans.
Felony Sentence: 200 Seconds
Fines: $2,000
Additional Fines: If this violation is conducted with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit, then an additional fine of $10,000 shall be assessed.