Identity Theft Lawyer

With improved technology comes an increase in the methods available for obtaining someone else's identity for one's own personal financial gain. As the occurrence of identity theft increases, so does media attention to such cases. Prosecutors are vigorous in their pursuit of convictions for those accused. If you are charged with federal identity theft, you owe it to yourself to find an attorney who will launch your defense with even greater vigor. For defense against federal criminal charges, contact David Benowitz of Price Benowitz LLP.

Skilled Identity Theft Attorney

Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to describe actions in which an individual wrongfully obtains someone else's personal identifying information and uses that data in some way (involving fraud or deception) for personal gain. This could include but is not limited to; taking a credit card out in someone else's name, using another person's social security number to obtain credit, posing as someone else to gain access to accounts, or posing as another person to avoid detection by police.

Some identity theft offenses are lucrative, resulting in thousands of dollars in loss for the victim. Others may involve the trafficking of false identifying information (driver's licenses, social security cards) to undocumented immigrants. Often, identity theft is carried out entirely online without the victim's knowledge that his or her personal security had been breached. If you have been charged, or if you suspect that you are being investigated for a crime, it is important to contact a federal Identity Theft Attorney at once. If you believe you may have been involved in illegal activity, be proactive in your defense. Stop the questionable action and call a federal criminal defense attorney for help.

Experienced Identity Theft Lawyers

If you are accused of fraudulently obtaining the personal identifying information and using or attempting to use that information for your own financial gain, you will likely face federal criminal charges. Under the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, certain actions are designated as aggravated identity theft and are subject to mandatory minimum prison sentences. Identity theft and the possession of another's personal identifying information are crimes in and of themselves. This means that a sentence for identity theft is in addition to any penalties accrued from committing an associated crime. For example, if one misappropriates another's identity and uses that information to commit mail fraud, he or she may be convicted of both identity theft and mail fraud and receive separate penalties for each crime. The identity theft lawyers of Price Benowitz LLP can help you understand the charges against you. They can explore every angle of your case to build the strongest possible defense against federal criminal charges, working tirelessly to bring your case to its optimum resolution.

Dedicated Identity Theft Attorneys

With prison sentences of up to 15 years and mandatory minimum enhancements added for certain offenses, a federal identity theft charge is a serious matter. Beyond legal penalties are the destruction of one's personal and professional reputations, and a criminal record that creates personal difficulties far exceeding the reach of the prison term. David Benowitz understands the seriousness of your criminal charge and undertakes each case with a dedication to protecting your rights and your livelihood in the face of criminal accusations.

Call David Benowitz for Help

In an effort to avoid the most serious consequences, speaking with a federal identity theft lawyer is an urgent matter. Contact us for a free consultation of your case and to discuss your available options. Call us today at (202) 600-9900.

For a greater explanation of identity theft laws in Washington DC, you can consult the District of Columbia Official Code.