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18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4912 (2026)

 Impersonating a public servant.

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§ 4912.  Impersonating a public servant.

A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he falsely pretends to hold a position in the public service with intent to induce another to submit to such pretended official authority or otherwise to act in reliance upon that pretense to his prejudice.

 

Cross References.  Section 4912 is referred to in section 6105 of this title; section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1979–2021 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Wilson, 861 A.2d 919 (Pa. 2004).
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Commonwealth v. Wilson, 861 A.2d 919 (Pa. 2004). · cites it 2× “In this regard, PCRA counsel, relying upon a 1981 pre-sentence investigation for Jackson, elicited that he had been convicted for impersonating a public servant (a police officer), see 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912, [3] had suffered two fractured skulls, and had been diagnosed as easily…”
Commonwealth v. Anderson, 169 A.3d 1092 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). “18 Pa.C.S. § 4912. This charge was based on Manire’s testimony that Anderson identified himself as a police officer.”
Commonwealth v. Farrell, 401 A.2d 790 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1979). · cites it 2× “[2] 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912. [3] 18 Pa.C.S. § 903. [4] 18 Pa.”
Garner v. Bureau of Prof'l & Occupational Affairs, State Bd. of Optometry, 97 A.3d 437 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014). “” 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912 (emphasis added). Because the elements of the crimes for which Garner was convicted clearly involve misrepresentation or concealment to induce others to act to their detriment, we hold that they include fraudulent conduct and, therefore, constitute crimes…”
Com. v. Garner, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “§ 5301 and 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912, respectively. 2 See PCRA Court Opinion (PCO), 1/20/16, at 1-5, for a more detailed factual history of this case; see also Notes of Testimony (N.”
In Re: Appeal of E. McCrane From the Decision of the Bd. of License & Inspection Review ~ Appeal of: The City of Philadelphia (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “2 Following the search, the police arrested Licensees for impersonating a police officer, 18 Pa. C.S. §4912. Based on the Incident, the Police Commissioner, the issuing authority in Philadelphia, revoked Licensees’ licenses to carry a firearm.”
Com. v. Loper, S. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “” 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912. Further, a “public servant,” is defined as: “[a]ny officer or employee of government, including members of the General Assembly and judges, and any person participating as juror, advisor, consultant or otherwise, in performing a governmental function; but…”
Com. v. Silva, P. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). · cites it 2× “: FILED JUNE 18, 2018 Appellant, Pedro Silva, appeals from the judgment of sentence entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County after the court, sitting as finder of fact in his non-jury trial, found him guilty of one count of impersonating a public servant, 18…”
Com. v. Anderson, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2021). · cites it 2× “§ 6108, and impersonating a public servant, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912. 1 We affirm. The trial court summarized the relevant facts of this case as follows: Officer [Michael] Carey testified that on November 3.”
Wiggs v. Foley (E.D. Pa. 2021). · cites it 2× “00 bond, subject to forfeit if he did not attend all scheduled 3 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4912 (“A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he falsely pretends to hold a position in the public service with intent to induce another to submit to such pretended official…”
Com. v. Thomas, S. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “” 7 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912. -3- J-S63038-16 [Victim]: No, no.”
Com. v. Outlaw, K. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 3701; 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3126, respectively.”
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