Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Depends-if it looks real maybe.

If you have an ID that is a novelty item such as "World's best fisherman" it shouldn't be a problem. If you have an ID that has the Seal of Massachusetts or an indication that it was issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is illegal.

Possession of a false ID or driver's license is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $200 and/or jail time of up to 3 months.

Not only is it illegal, it is a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison. See M.G.L. ch. 90 section 24B (allowing for a fine of up to $500 or five years in state prison). Note that Attorney Davis is also correct as there are two statutes which cover possession of a fake ID. However, it is within the discretion of the police which crime to charge you with. Obviously the law is aimed at serious criminals, but as a former prosecutor I can tell you I have seen people charged under the felony statute simply for possessing a fake ID they use to get into bars.

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