San Diego Identity Theft Defense Attorney

What is identity theft?

The act of stealing another person's identity by pretending to be another or assuming their identity for purposes of personal gain or to harm another individual is known as identity theft . This type of theft crime is considered to be a fraudulent act in which an impersonator does not actually steal the identity of another, but clones the identity or defrauds the victim to appear as this person. The victim of identity theft may face negative consequences when their identity is stolen, including financial damages and personal harm. If the victim's name is used in a manner that will cause future harm by another, this person is also in jeopardy to face detrimental consequences well into the future as well. As such, law enforcement strictly stands by the laws surrounding the theft crime of identity theft.

When a person is accused of assuming another's identity for any reason, he or she stands vulnerable to face harsh penalties through the legal system, including imprisonment, fines, restitution and more. Furthermore, depending on the type of fraudulent activity that was committed in accordance with the act of identity theft, the defendant may be up against charges of auto theft, bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, bribery, counterfeiting, credit card fraud or may even face a strike on their record if the offense involves an act of violence.

If you have been charged with a theft offense such as identity theft, immediately talk to our San Diego theft defense lawyer. At Superior Law Center, our team has over 10 years of experience in the area of criminal law that we can use to your advantage. Call our firm today to get a confidential consultation of your case.

Contact a San Diego Identity Theft Lawyer

At our office, we realize that the charges you are facing are quite serious and will end in a conviction if not countered with a proper and effective defense. The sooner you bring your case to a criminal defense attorney, the sooner you will be able to mount the defense you need to face the charges. Going to court and through the criminal process alone should never be an option for you. Facing these types of charges can have serious personal consequences on both you and your family, even long after your sentence is served. Consequences such as job loss and having a criminal record will haunt you most of your life. With a criminal record you will find that it is extremely difficult to retain new forms of employment, apply for housing or apply for a loan.

To learn more about the charges you are facing and the proper defense strategy for your case, please contact a San Diego identity theft defense lawyer to get your free consultation.