Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.4751: IMPERSONATING A PEACE OFFICER

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Falsely impersonating a peace officer with intent to mislead is a misdemeanor. It becomes a gross misdemeanor if done while gaining unauthorized building access, ordering others to act, violating traffic laws, or operating a vehicle marked as law enforcement. A repeat violation within five years is a felony.

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