Which conduct describes Impersonating Public Servant?

• A. Impersonates a public servant with intent to induce others to submit to pretended official authority or to rely on pretended official acts
• B. Uses an insignia of a law enforcement agency while not commissioned
• C. False report to a peace officer
• D. Escaping from custody

Answer: (A)

Impersonating a public servant hinges on presenting yourself as a public servant and purposely trying to make others submit to pretend authority or rely on pretend official acts. The described conduct meets both parts: it not only shows impersonation but also includes the specific intent to induce submission or reliance on the pretended authority.

That makes it the best fit because it captures both elements required by the offense: pretending to be a public servant and using that pretense to influence others. Using a law enforcement insignia without authority might mislead someone, but it doesn’t necessarily show the act of pretending to be a public servant with the intent to cause submission or reliance. The remaining options describe different crimes altogether (false report to a peace officer and escaping from custody) and do not involve impersonating a public servant.