Identity Theft Attorney Los Angeles

Looking for an expert identity theft attorney in Los Angeles? The Federal Government prosecutes cases of identity theft by using several Federal laws. In 1988, Congress passed the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act (18 U.S.C. Sec 1028). This new law created a new federal offense of identity theft.  The law specifically prohibits the knowing transfer or use, without lawful authority, identifying information of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid another, any unlawful activity that is a violation of Federal law, or a felony pursuant to any State law.

In addition the above, the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act (18 U.S.C. Sec 1028A), set increased penalties for the crime of aggravated identity theft. The additional penalties apply to cases where identity theft has been used in the course of more serious crimes, such as healthcare fraud, terrorist acts, mail fraud, wire fraud, and firearm violations.   Thus, a defendant can be facing additional incarceration when the government alleges that the defendant used another’s identifying information in the course of committing a separate Federal criminal offense.

Other Federal statutes generally associated with identity theft crimes are (a) credit card fraud (18 U.S.C. Sec 1029); (b) computer fraud (18 U.S.C. Sec 1030); (c) mail fraud (18 U.S.C. Sec 1341); (d) wire fraud (18 U.S.C. Sec 1343), and (e) financial institution fraud (18 U.S.C. Sec 1344).

Los Angeles Federal Identity Fraud Lawyer

Retaining an aggressive, experienced and knowledgeable identity theft attorney is the most important decision you can make.  A qualified Criminal Defense lawyer can educate you as to your options, assist you in making critical life altering decisions, investigate the factors that led to your arrest, skillfully examine law enforcement personnel, and litigate the criminal case. Our firm has the qualified identity theft attorneys that will be in your corner aggressively defending your rights with the goal of successfully fighting your criminal charges.

If you have been charged or under investigation in Federal Court for a Identity theft, please call us to set up an appointment for a FREE CONSULTATION so we can assess your particular case and provide you with the best legal advice on how to proceed. Need a federal criminal attorney? Please allow us to offer you the assistance and support of a federal criminal defense law firm that has extensive nationwide experience with the Federal Court system as you face this most unfortunate experience. We are solely a Criminal Defense Law Firm. That is all we do and have done since our inception.

EARLY INTERVENTION BY COUNSEL IS KEY TO A PROPER DEFENSE

It is extremely important to have an experienced and knowledgeable identity theft attorney begin working on your case as early as possible. Critical issues, such as how your particular case will be filed and what charges will be leveled against you, are decided, many a time, very soon after your arrest or during the investigatory period. Whether your case goes in front of the grand jury or not, early intervention gives us an opportunity to potentially reduce or dismiss the charges against you before the first court date.

Over the years, our federal identity theft lawyers have successfully represented numerous clients charged with Identity Theft as described above. We have observed that the longer one postpones in hiring a criminal defense lawyer, the greater the problem may become.

Please feel free to call for an initial FREE CONSULTATION in one of our offices, or in the privacy and convenience of your own home, during which we can explore how best to defend and resolve your criminal case. Our 24-hour telephone numbers are (818) 205-1555; (310) 288-0795; (626) 356-0447; and (213) 385-1555.