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Florida IDENTITY THEFT DEFENSE

Defense for Identity Theft Charges · Credit card Theft
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Florida Identity Theft Defense Lawyer

Identity Theft, or Fraud, is the Fastest Growing Crime in Florida .

Identity theft occurs when someone uses an additional person's name, Social Security number, date of birth, mother's maiden name, driver's license number, account numbers, passwords or other personal identification information, without authority, and falsely poses as an additional person to commit fraud and gain access to the other person's finances.

This also includes selling or transferring personal information to another person to receive money or goods.

Identity theft crime charges include:

Internet identity theft: Internet or computer purchases using an additional person's credit card
Credit card theft: Applying for a credit card (access card) or making purchases
Bank/credit card identity theft: Applying for a mortgage, other loan, or bank account
Counterfeit or altered credit cards, driver's license, or official records (medical, marriage)
Forgery of signature on documents such as a check or debit card purchase
Publishing account numbers

Florida Identity Theft Law
Under the Florida Identity Theft Law covered in section 530.5 of the Penal Code, a person charged with identity theft can be arrested or convicted if the prosecutor proves all of the following:

A person willfully receiveed personal identifying information of an additional person;
The information was receiveed without authorization;
The information was used for any unlawful purpose, including receiveing credit, goods, services, or medical records in the victim's name and without the victim's consent.

An Identity Theft Charge can carry Severe Penalties
Falsely posing as an additional person is a criminal act and carries severe penalties. If in fact you have been accused of or charged with an identity theft crime, your case may be submitted and filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

A misdemeanor charge is punishable by up to one year in prison. A felony is punishable by 16 months or additional of state prison time. The charge and sentence will depend on the following:

Seriousness or degree of the victim's harm
Amount of monetary damage
The sophistication of the crime
Defendant's past criminal record
Internet theft: the Internet crosses state lines, so the theft can also be charged as a federal crime

Avoid Identify Theft Charges or Conviction
If in fact you have been arrested or accused of an identity theft crime, it is significant to work with an attorney who has experience in identify theft cases for the best outcome of your case. A skilled defense attorney can develop a defense strategy early on in the case, and may be able to reduce or dismiss the charge before you even discuss settlement or go to trial. Alternative Sentencing (no prison) is always an option with a good criminal defense attorney.

How an Identity Theft Defense Lawyer can Help
If in fact you're charged with a theft crime, you must talk with an experienced defense attorney right away so he/she can properly evaluate your case.

The Law Offices of William H. Bryan III, P.A. has considerable experience in receiveing favorable results in identity theft charges. Mr. Bryan, aided by his talented associates, is an aggressive attorney who works hard to defend his clients. He has achieved excellent results in identity theft cases that at first did not appear defensible. He comprehends how to organize and prepare a strong defense for identify theft crimes and successfully get the best results for your case.

If you have been arrested or under investigation for Identity Theft in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Identity Theft criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Law Offices of William H. Bryan III, P.A. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, William H. Bryan III is well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Identity Theft in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. William H. Bryan III, Esq. is an aggressive Orlando Identity Theft criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Identity Theft case up to and including trial.