Faking Military Credentials Equals Jailtime?

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[edited for sanity]

**biccat**

Ouze wrote:I agree with you, but my feeling is that once you start benefiting from your fraudulent claims, you can be prosecuted under existing fraud laws. I don't think claiming to be a navy seal in a bar to pick up a chick should be a felony in and of itself.

I would add the caveat that any real Navy Seal should be immune from suit or prosecution for beating the gak out of the imposter.

Seems fair.

**CptJake**

Assault is assault. No way it should be legal in this case.

**Ouze**

biccat wrote:
Ouze wrote:I agree with you, but my feeling is that once you start benefiting from your fraudulent claims, you can be prosecuted under existing fraud laws. I don't think claiming to be a navy seal in a bar to pick up a chick should be a felony in and of itself.

I would add the caveat that any real Navy Seal should be immune from suit or prosecution for beating the gak out of the imposter.

Seems fair.