The Stakes Are High in Identity Theft Cases
A person does not have to completely steal an identity to be accused of identity theft. Use someone else's Social Security number on a bank loan or use another person's credit card one time, and that's identity theft.
Identity theft is often charged as a federal crime with a two-year mandatory sentence. Because the stakes are so high, it is a good idea to have a criminal defense lawyer experienced with federal cases.
Our Attorneys Know the Law and Protect Your Rights
If you are facing identity theft charges, do not try to explain your actions to anyone except your lawyer. Whatever you tell a prosecutor or investigator can be misunderstood and turned against you.
- If you are suspected of using someone else's identity on a loan application, you could be charged with bank fraud or mortgage fraud. Even if it was a one-time event, the penalties can be serious.
- Using someone else's credit card to order merchandise on the Internet or to pay for merchandise in a store is illegal and can result in identity theft charges.
- Using another person's checks or using a credit card number found on a receipt — even a one-time use — can be charged as a federal crime.
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At the Otis & Johnson law firm in Covington, Kentucky, you can count on an effective defense from a lawyer with federal law knowledge and experience. Contact a criminal defense trial lawyer at Otis & Johnson.
