Need Help Fighting Your Identity Theft Charges?
Identity theft is the illegal procurement of information used to personally identify another, such as their name, address, social security number, place of employment, or any other information that could be used to prove an identity. Alternatively, in today’s digital age, it could also include things like credit card numbers, fingerprints, or identification passcodes.
The theft of this information is considered a felony and can land you in prison as well as force you to pay a large fine. If you have been accused of identity theft, you need the services of a skilled South Bend criminal defense lawyer on your side. The skilled attorneys at the Wruble Law Group have more than 40 years of combined experience and a history of success across numerous cases.
Have you been accused of identity theft? Call and get a free initial consultation from the reputable legal advocates at the Wruble Law Group at (574) 282-2200 today.
Identity Deception is when someone illegally obtains someone else’s personally identifiable information (living or deceased), and then utilizing it to either cause harm or defraud them or another person.
Synthetic Identity Deception is when pieces of identifying information from multiple people are put together to create an entirely fictitious identity used with the intent to defraud or harm someone else.
Depending on the severity of the crime and the intent with which it was committed, identity theft could be considered either a Class C or Class D felony. The penalties for these crimes mean you could be spending anywhere from six months to eight years in prison and face fines of up to $10,000.
With the amount of risk that identity theft accusations can place on your future, it is important to seek out the legal advice and representation of a skilled criminal defense attorney. The Wruble Law Group has the experience, strategies, and insight you can trust to defend you in the most effective fashion.
Don’t wait. Contact the Wruble Law Group online today and receive a free case evaluation.