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Bakersfield Identity Theft Defense Attorney
Wise Laws Provides Defense For Identity Theft Charges in Bakersfield
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Identity Theft is the Fastest Growing Crime in Bakersfield California.
Bakersfield CA Identity theft happens when someone uses another person’s name, Social Security number, date of birth, mother’s maiden name, driver’s license number, account numbers, passwords or other personal identification information, without permission, and incorrectly poses as another person to commit fraud and get entrance to the other person’s finances.
This also includes selling or transporting personal information and data to another individual to obtain money or goods and or services.
Bakersfield CA Identity theft crime charges include:
- Bakersfield California Internet identity theft: Internet or computer purchases using another person’s credit card
- Bakersfield Credit card theft: Applying for a credit card (access card) or making purchases
- Bank/credit card identity theft: Applying for a mortgage, other loan, or bank account
- Counterfeit or altered credit cards, driver’s license, or official records (medical, marriage)
- Bakersfield Forgery of signature on documents such as a check or debit card purchase
- Publishing account numbers
Federal Identity Theft Law
Under the Federal Identity Theft Law covered in the law, a person charged with identity theft can be convicted if the prosecutor proves 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.
An Bakersfield CA Identity Theft Charge Can Carry Severe Penalties
Falsely posing as another person is a criminal act and carries serious penalties. If you have been accused of or charged with a Bakersfield California identity theft crime, your case may be filed as either a Bakersfield misdemeanor or a felony
Avoid Bakersfield Identify Theft Charges or Conviction
If you have been arrested or accused of an identity theft crime in Bakersfield, it is important to work with an attorney in Bakersfield who has experience in Bakersfield identify theft cases for the best outcome of your case. A skilled Bakersfield defense attorney can develop a defense strategy early on in the case, and may be able to reduce or dismiss the charge before you even discuss settlement or go to trial.
If you’re charged with a Bakersfield identity theft crime, you must speak with an experienced Bakersfield defense lawyer right away so call Wise Laws NOW 800-270-8184 or fill out the CONTACT FORM!!!
