Unlawful conduct regarding documents.

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PA Code › Title 18 › Chapter 30 › Section 3014

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A person commits a felony of the third degree if, to prevent or restrict or attempt to prevent or restrict, without lawful authority, the ability of an individual to move or travel, the person knowingly destroys, conceals, removes, confiscates or possesses an actual or purported:

(1) passport or other immigration document of an individual; or

(2) government identification document of an individual. Cross References. Section 3014 is referred to in section 3012 of this title.

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Unlawful conduct regarding documents. · 18 Pa.C.S. § 3014 | Frix