Identity Theft Defense Lawyer in Corona

What penalties will I face for identity theft?

In our state and around the U.S., identity theft is on the rise.  In an attempt to curtail the explosion of identity theft crimes, penalties and punishments for this offense can be harsh.  Each item of personal information that an offender has in his possession can count as a separate offense, making the overall sentence very severe.  If convicted, an individual will face large court costs and fines, parole or probation, restitution to the victim and substantial time in a jail or state prison.  At Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP, we firmly recommend use of a resourceful Corona criminal defense attorney to actively defend the identify theft charges against you.  

Taking another person's identity for the purposes of stealing money, obtaining goods or services or in any way committing the crime of fraud is identity theft.  This includes, but is not limited to personal information such as a health insurance number, taxpayer identification number, driver's license number, social security number, credit card numbers and many other types. 

We Serve Chino, Chino Hills, Norco, Riverside, Corona, Eastvale and South Corona

We want you to understand that charges for identity theft can not only be prosecuted in a state court but it can become a federal crime as well.  It may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony but if you are convicted under federal law you can serve a sentence in federal prison of from 5 to 30 years.  In our state, many police and prosecutors have created special units specifically designed to thoroughly investigate and prosecute individuals accused of identity theft.

Defending identity theft charges can be complex and difficult.  We pride ourselves on complete research of the circumstances surrounding the charges against you.  We develop defenses designed to aggressively challenge the prosecution's case and use our proven trial experience to your advantage. 

If you or someone you know has been charged with identity theft, they can be charged with a federal crime and it is vital to contact an identity theft defense lawyer in Corona for professional help.