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Identity Theft refers to a fraud crime where someone obtains the personal information of another and uses that information to steal money or goods using that person’s information. Identity theft is a crime, which continues to receive more media attention, public awareness, and subsequently law enforcement investigation and criminal prosecutions. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has estimated that as many as 9 million Americans are the victims of identity theft each year. As such, law enforcement agencies are harshly prosecuting the crime of identity theft. This is a felony white-collar crime that carries serious penalties.
Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Jennifer Le is experienced with helping clients who have been arrested, are under investigation, or have been charged with identity theft in California. At the Law Offices of Jennifer Le, we understand that these charges are serious and could, in certain circumstances, result in lengthy prison sentences, fines, restitution, and other penalties.
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Many tactics are used to acquire the necessary personal information for the crime of Identity theft. People will steal mail, go through a person’s trash and steal personal information using the internet, hacking into a computer or database and internet phishing to commit identity theft. Because the internet is so vast and contains so much information , identity theft crimes as well as a number of other fraud and theft crimes are committed using the internet. In these cases, a defense attorney must have knowledge specific to this field in order to be effective and defend his client to obtain the best results.
Orange County Attorney Jennifer Le has the experience, specific knowledge and resources available to help clients who are facing identity theft charges. Because of this, he is able to understand the details of the charges his client is facing and therefore build an appropriate defense strategy based upon that. No matter the specific identity theft charges you may face, or what you have been accused of, it is important to consult an attorney who can help you determine what can be done to protect your rights, your future and your freedom.
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Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a third strike case, the criminal court process is stressful at the very least and terrifying at the very worst. Having an aggressive attorney armed with the expertise you need is critical. Having the right lawyer from the beginning of the case could mean the difference between a dismissal and a prison term.