An identity theft offense can grade as a crime of the fourth degree, third degree or even second degree. Each and every one of these types of identity theft are considered felonies because they involve the potential for more than 6 months in jail. You will therefore have to avoid…
You face up to 18 months in prison for fourth degree identity theft. The period of imprisonment is up to 5 years for third degree identity theft. The presumptive sentence is 3-5 years. Second degree identity theft is the most serious form of this charge and carries 5-10 years in…
“Skimming” occurs when credit card information is acquired without the knowledge of the credit card owner. This can be done by placing a small electronic skimming device on an ATM, gas station pump, or a retail point of sale. The device reads the information contained on the magnetic strip when…
In the current digital age, identity theft is on the rise. Consequently, law enforcement across the country is cracking down. Much of the identity theft of today occurs online. However, identities may still be stolen without the use of a computer. The attorneys at Marshall Criminal Defense have years of…
