Atlanta Identity Theft Attorney

Federal Identity Theft Charges and Penalties

The Federal Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act states that identity theft is committed when a person willfully transfers or uses another's means of identification without proper authority, in order to commit or aid in illegal activity that directly violates federal law or constitutes a felony under state or local laws. Instances of identity theft are investigated by federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This type of crime is frequently tied in with other federal crimes, including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and computer hacking, and carries severe penalties in the event of a conviction. A person successfully convicted of identity theft may face up to 15 years in prison, substantial fines, and forfeiture of any property or assets that were deemed to have been obtained through proceeds from the crime, or used to aid in the commission of the crime.

If you have been connected to an identity theft offense, either through formal investigation or criminal charges, it is in your best interest to contact an Atlanta federal criminal defense attorney who can establish the best legal course of action in your case.

Identity Theft Lawyer in Atlanta

Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, PC was established in 1985 in order to provide effective legal defense for those who have been charged with criminal offenses. Our firm believes in employing a determined and aggressive approach to each client's case, in which we directly challenge the accusations of the prosecution and work to cast doubt on the validity of their arguments. If you have been charged with identity theft, we urge you to contact the firm right away. In representing you in your case, we will fight for an outcome which will ideally involve you being exonerated of all of the charges against you.

Contact an Atlanta identity theft lawyer who can defend you against your federal charges for identity theft in a court of law.