Identity Theft

The following are some of the crimes that involve identity theft:

  • Mortgage fraud
  • Usage of a lost or stolen credit card (credit card abuse)
  • Illegal transfer of funds from a bank account
  • Usage or manufacture of a fake identification card
  • Requests for bank loans that are filed under another person’s name
  • Falsification of someone else’s signature on official documents

Houston Identity Theft Lawyer

In Texas, instances of identity theft are on the rise. This means that the number of arrests for this white-collar crime has gone up in the past few years.

According to the Texas Penal Code, this crime occurs when an individual uses the personal information of someone else in order to fraudulently obtain goods or services.

Possible Penalties for Identity Theft in Texas

  • State jail felony (less than five offenses): 180 days to two years in a state jail and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
  • Third-degree felony (five to nine offenses): two to 10 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
  • Second-degree felony (10 to 49 offenses): two to 20 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
  • First-degree felony (50 or more offenses): five to 99 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000

Defending Against Identity Theft Allegations

In the majority of cases, an arrest occurs after the suspect commits identity theft multiple times. If there is not enough evidence in each alleged circumstance, a keen identity theft lawyer can ask for some of the charges to be dropped. He may also attempt to mitigate the sentence by looking into the possibility of a plea bargain.

Every strong legal defense starts with suppressing evidence that was illegally obtained. A hardworking identity theft attorney like Rand Mintzer will do whatever it takes to protect your rights in court.

CONTACT A HOUSTON DEFENSE ATTORNEY

When you hire Rand Mintzer, Attorney at Law to defend you against identity theft accusations, you can be sure that you are in good hands.

Mr. Mintzer refuses to be intimidated by the amount of evidence in identity theft cases.

He provides only top-notch legal representation and advice to each of his clients, and he will not hesitate to do the same for you.

Call attorney Rand Mintzer today at 713-862-8880 and get a free initial consultation.

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