§ 106-128. Criminal impersonation.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Intent to defraud means the use of deception with the intention to injure another's interest which has economic value.

(b)

Intent. A person is guilty of criminal impersonation if such person:

(1)

Assumes a false identity and does not act in such person's assumed character with the intent to defraud another; or

(2)

Pretends to be a representative of some person or organization and does an act in such person's pretended capacity with the intent to defraud another.

(Code 1977, § 17-2002)