Is the mere possession of a fake ID (but not the use of one) a crime?

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Question: Is the mere possession of a fake ID (but not the use of one) a crime?

Answer: Yes it is a crime to possess a fake ID. Using the fake I.D. is also a crime and getting caught using it will get you arrested.

The definition of a crime is doing something that is against the law. By holding a fake I.D. you are committing a crime and therefore breaking the law.

Now, if you never use it, chances are you will never be caught for your actions of breaking the law. This doesn't mean that just because you are not caught breaking the law, that you are not in fact breaking the law by the mere possession of the fake I.D. It is a very, very serious offense. And if you are ever stopped by the police and caught with fake I.D., you will be arrested with no questions asked.

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On 02/25/04 Chris from NY said: Just got back from the station actually. Looking for information on case precedents I got this. Had a nice fake id that they found on me. Here in NY I'm lookn at a class D Felony which incase you didnt know is super serious (more serious than grand larceny). The police have to talk to the DA and the local FBI agent about what to charge me with. DMV taking your real license is possible as well. It ain't worth it. I had ten months to go and now I have to spend $1,000 dollars to get a good attourney in hopes of reduction to a misdemeanor or disorderly conduct. FAKE IDS are not worth it!!
On 01/15/04 Chris from AZ said: My brother (who was visiting from another state) was caught using a fake ID while visiting me and taken to jail overnight. There was a bond to get him out but he was not fined. A month later he received a letter stating that his licence had been revoked. Seems like a stiff penalty to me, I'm going to fight it.
On 11/30/03 Eric Cummins from AZ said: Hey I got caught for an ID yesterday!! What eneded up happeneing to you in court?
On 10/05/03 Shannon from AZ said: Does anyone know what typically happens in arizona when you get ticketed for a fake id (and not the use of one)?
On 09/22/03 Curt from AZ said: There seems to be some confusion. If you recieved a ticket...you were arrested.
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