Last night, Dayner Chacon Lara, 23, from Santa Ana, learned that the Irvine police officers are pros at solving problems and separating fact from fiction, according to the Irvine Police Department.
Presenting a fake driver’s license to an Irvine officer was the first of many surprises for Lara as the oficers quickly determined his real name and discovered he did not actually have a driver’s license.
Inside his vehicle, he had funny money, a stolen license plate, and mail belonging to multiple other people.
The funny money was a one hundred dollar bill that featured the image of Dr. Albert Einstein.
Einstein said, “A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.” Too bad Lara did not take heed as he is now going to have a tough time avoiding a prison sentence.
Lara was booked at Orange County Jail on multiple charges, including possessing stolen property, providing false information to an officer, and possessing a deceptive government ID.
Penalties for Possessing Stolen Property
Under California Penal Code 496, possessing stolen property can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of the property and the circumstances:
Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,0001.
Felony: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,00012.
Penalties for Providing False Information to an Officer
Providing false information to a police officer is a misdemeanor under California Vehicle Code 31 and Penal Code 148.9:
- Penalties: Up to 6 months in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,00034.
Penalties for Possessing a Deceptive Government ID
Possessing a fake government-issued ID is a misdemeanor under California Penal Code 529.5:
- First Offense: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,0005.
- Subsequent Offenses: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $5,0005.
- Possession Only: Fines ranging from $1,000 to $2,5005.
