Article Title: Can you be punished by the government for claiming you have earned a military medal if you haven't?
Article Excerpt: "...567 U.S. 709 (2012) The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military decorations or medals and provides an enhanced penalty if the Congressional Medal of Honor is involved, 18 U. S. C. 704 (b),(c)...."
Reference Source: supreme.justia.com