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Columbus Identification Fraud Attorney
Identification fraud is considered a white collar crime. If you are facing identification fraud charges and you are convicted, you may be sentenced to prison, and may have to pay hefty fines as well. It is in your best interest to have a competent attorney fighting for your rights and freedom. Call Attorney Adam Burke now for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.
Identification Fraud
The United States Code (USC) has several provisions dealing with identification fraud, as well as authentication features and other information. 18 U.S.C. § 1028 deals with identification fraud.
According to the law, if you are facing identification fraud charges, you were suspected of any of the following:
- Holding that you were someone else
- Representing someone's personal information as your own
- Creating, obtaining, or possessing personal information with intent to aid another person of committing identity fraud
- With an intention to defraud, allowing someone else to use your own information
- Using someone's personal information to defraud
- Possessing a false document with intent to defraud the U.S., or a government entity
- Conspiring to commit an offense defined under the section
- Possessing a false document that falsely makes it appear to be an authentication document of the United States
Here, the “personal information” means information like your name, address, license, telephone number, and other seemingly innocuous data.
Federal Penalties for Identification Fraud
As a white collar crime, identification fraud rarely attracts the highest penalties possible under law. But it is still considered a serious crime, with serious consequences.
The penalty for identification can vary, depending on the exact crime alleged. The penalty may include 15 to 30 years in prison, and fines. The maximum penalty possible is 30 years in prison, or a fine under the title (related to the crime), or both, for acts of identification fraud considered to be abetting terrorism.
A good lawyer can help you defend your case and hopefully reduce your penalty. 1
Attorney Adam Burke Llc — Columbus, Ohio Identification Fraud Lawyer
If you have been charged with identification fraud in Ohio, it is important to discuss the particular facts of your case and develop a defense strategy with an experienced attorney. Our attorneys will discuss all of your options with you and help you understand your situation. Contact Attorney Adam Burke Llc now for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.