Giving fictitious identity is categorized as which offense?

• A. Failure to Identify
• B. False Identification as Peace Officer
• C. Impersonating Public Servant
• D. Tampering with Government Record

Answer: (A)

Giving fictitious identity is about not being truthful about who you are when law enforcement asks for it. In Texas, if a peace officer has lawfully detained you or is investigating you, you’re required to identify yourself. Providing a false name or other identifying information meets the offense of Failure to Identify. It’s different from impersonating a public servant, which would involve presenting yourself as a police officer, or tampering with a government record, which involves altering or falsifying official documents. So the best fit for giving a false identity is Failure to Identify.