Federal Identity Theft Federal Attorney in Los Angeles

Los Angeles & Beverly Hills Identity Theft Lawyer

Identity theft is a crime with severe penalties if convicted. It consists of wrongfully obtaining and fraudulently using someone else's personal information. This type of crime affects millions of Americans each year and costs hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. There are many types of identity theft, chief amoung them:

Internet Identity Theft
Social Security Identity Theft
Bank Identity Theft
Computer Identity Theft
Credit Card Identity Theft

If you or someone you know, has been charged with identity theft it is vital you contact our offices to speak with a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney about your options.

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney For Identity Theft Charges

In order to obtain a conviction under the California Identity Theft Law covered under section 530.5
of the Penal Code, the prosecutor must prove all of the following:

A person willfully obtained personal identifying information of another person;
The information was obtained without authorization;
The information was used for any unlawful purpose, including obtaining credit, goods, services, or medical records in the victim's name and without the victim's consent.

Most of these types of crimes are the result of certain personal information being stolen from another. Such things as your name, social security number, date of birth, home address, phone number, credit card numbers and mother's maiden name all can be used to create a false identity in which a crime can be committed.

If you are charged with identity theft, the case can either be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony. Although a misdemeanor would have a smaller sentence, it could still involve jail time. A felony conviction could cause you to face state prison time. The charges are filed depending on the severity of the damage as well as your past criminal record. If you have been accused of identity theft, it is important to contact our experienced attorneys from Marks & Brooklier immediately so that we can begin our investigation into your charges and determine the best strategy for your defense. Contact our office for a free confidential consultation.

Related Federal Identity Theft Crime Stories in the News:
U.S. Department of Justice - "San Francisco Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft"
A San Francisco man was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in an identity theft and fraudulent document and credit card-making operation. He plead guilty to one count of mail fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1341, and one count of aggravated identity theft in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1028A(a)(1).

Los Angeles Times - "Los Angeles County Worker Arrested For Tax Fraud & Identity Theft"
Federal authorities arrested a former Los Angeles County worker who used the personal information of more than 150 welfare applicants to file nearly $2 million in fraudulent claims for tax refunds. The Glendale, California man was indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 counts of making false claims to the Internal Revenue Service and 11 counts of identity theft.

United States Department of Justice - "San Diego Men Sentenced to Prison for Federal Identity Theft"
Two San Diego, California men were sentenced after their guilty pleas to federal identity theft charges. The men pleaded guilty to one count each of computer fraud, access device fraud, aggravated identity theft and one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud.

Although based in Los Angeles, Marks and Brooklier, LLP represents clients throughout the United States in both state and federal court and in all Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Fernando Valley courthouses including LAX Airport, Lancaster, Alhambra, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downtown Los Angeles, Compton, Downey, East Los Angeles, Fullerton, Glendale, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Long Beach, Malibu, Ontario, Orange, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Fernando, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Sylmar Juvenile, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Ventura, Van Nuys, Westlake Village, Westminster and Whittier.

Are you facing an Identity Theft charge? Contact Marks & Brooklier, Criminal Defense Attorneys , for an experienced defense.