O33 False Impersonation of an Officer of the United States
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- O33
- Statute
- 18 U.S.C. § 912
- Edition
- Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions (Criminal Cases), revised July 2026
- Official source
- Official PDF, page 233
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions (Criminal Cases), revised July 2026.
The Defendant can be found guilty of this crime only if all the following facts are proved beyond a reasonable doubt:
(1) the Defendant pretended to be an officer or employee acting under the authority of the United States;
(2) the Defendant [acted as such] [demanded or obtained money or other thing of value]; and
(3) the Defendant did so knowingly with intent to deceive or defraud another.
Related practice page
Impersonating a Police Officer or Rideshare Driver in Miami
Official source: Official PDF, page 233
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.