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Penal Code · s 205

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s 205False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution

Whoever falsely personates another, and, in such assumed character, makes any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued, or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, fine or both.