Did the police charge you with a fake ID in PA? What’s next? PA fake ID law contains offenses for both those who make and sell fake IDs and those who use them.
Pennsylvania Fake ID Law
In Pennsylvania, fake IDs are not allowed to be possessed under § 6310.3 of the criminal laws. Violating this law for the first time is a summary offense. A summary offense is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of no more than $300. If the police catch you with a fake ID more than once, each time after the first time, it is a misdemeanor of the third degree. A misdemeanor of the third degree is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of no more than $2000.But PA fake ID law does come with a minimum penalty, however, which prevents the government from imposing a fine of less than 500 dollars for people convicted of breaking this law.
Manufacturing or selling a fake I.D. under § 6310.2 is a second-degree misdemeanor and carries with it a minimum fine of at least 2500 dollars. Misdemeanors of the second degree are punishable by up to 2 years in jail and a fine of no more than $5000.
Other related charges
People frequently use fake IDs to sneak into a bar. What charges can you face? Certainly, the police could charge you with possession of a fake ID, and probably an underage drinking charge as well. Additionally, you could be charged under § 6307 for misrepresenting yourself to be above the age of 21. The bar could also be criminally indicted under § 6310.1 if they serve a minor alcohol. This is why bars will often report minors that they suspect of using a fake ID to get into a bar, because if they let it slide, they could be subject to punishment by the law.
In Pennsylvania, fake IDs can cause many charges both on the possessor or manufacturer of the ID as well as the bar that serves them. These charges can be difficult to navigate, so the best way to deal with them is to call a lawyer.
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