{"id":19066,"date":"2024-05-16T10:56:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=19066"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T22:03:32","slug":"fake-id-charges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/services\/fake-id-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Fake ID Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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JacksonWhite Can Defend You in Fake ID Cases<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A fake ID card is any form of state or federal identification that has been altered or forged\u2014this can also include using an ID that belongs to someone else and presenting it as your own. Under A.R.S. 4-241<\/a>, using a fraudulent ID while under the legal age of drinking to gain access to a bar or establishment is a class 1 misdemeanor. This can come with significant legal consequences and harsh penalties.<\/p>

If you have been charged with using a fake ID, our team at JacksonWhite Law is here to provide support for clients in Phoenix and the surrounding areas in Arizona and build a case to defend against the harshest penalties. Contact our team of Fake ID lawyers today to schedule your free case review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Penalties for Using a Fake ID in Arizona<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you get caught using a fake or forged ID in Arizona, you can face harsh penalties, especially without the support of an experienced defense lawyer. If you try and use a fake ID at an establishment such as a bar or liquor store, and the employee checking your ID believes it to be fake, they can call the police and have you arrested as well as file charges for trespassing<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

In Arizona, a minor caught using or in possession of a fake ID is a class 1 misdemeanor<\/a> and due to the legal liabilities that an establishment can face by serving a minor, the police will often be called to sort out the issue. Once the police get involved, they will first seek to determine the legitimacy of the ID and if it is indeed fake, they have multiple options for charges they can file:<\/p>