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A.R.S. § 13-2006 — Criminal impersonation; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 20: Forgery and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2006

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-2006Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits criminal impersonation by: 1. Assuming a false identity with the intent to defraud another; or 2. Pretending to be a representative of some person or organization with the intent to defraud; or 3. Pretending to be, or assuming a false identity of, an employee or a representative of some person or organization with the intent to induce another person to provide or allow access to property. This paragraph does not apply to peace officers in the performance of their duties; or 4. Using a computer-generated voice recording, image or video of another person with the intent to defraud other persons. For the purposes of this paragraph, "defraud" means to make a false representation or material omission to deceive another person to gain a benefit. B. For the purposes of this section, comedy, parody, artistic expression, criticism or circumstances where it is clear to a reasonable listener or viewer that the recording, image or video has been digitally manipulated are not fraudulent. C. Criminal impersonation under subsection A, paragraph 4 of this section is a class 5 felony. Criminal impersonation under subsection A, paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of this section is a class 6 felony.

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Is criminal impersonation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal impersonation ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2006.

Criminal impersonation — computer-generated voice, image, or video used to defraud: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2006C) · Criminal impersonation — false identity, representative, or access inducement: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2006C)

Which Arizona statute covers criminal impersonation?

Criminal impersonation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2006 (Criminal impersonation; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.