Impersonating a Police Officer is best described as which offense level?

• A. Misdemeanor (Class A)
• B. Felony (Class C)
• C. Misdemeanor (Class B)
• D. Felony (Class B)

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is how offenses are classified by severity, especially why pretending to be a police officer is treated as a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Impersonating a police officer involves lying about official authority and can put people at real risk—tricking them into believing they’re under lawful control or that the impersonator has real power. That potential harm is why it’s elevated above misdemeanor status.

In this jurisdiction, that behavior is designated as a Class C felony, meaning it’s a felony but not the most serious level. A Class B felony would imply greater harm or penalties, which is not the designation for this offense. It’s not a misdemeanor because misdemeanors are for lesser offenses with shorter penalties and less risk to public safety. So the best description is a felony at the Class C level.