Houston Identity Theft Attorney

Fraud Crime & Penalties

Identity theft is often charged along with other offenses such as check forgery, credit card fraud, cybercrimes, mail and wire fraud, and counterfeiting. Because you can face separate penalties for each offense, it is critical you work with an experienced defense attorney early in the case.

Depending on the specifics of your case, a conviction for identity theft can include a fine and a multiyear prison sentence. Your attorney must have experience with fraud, financial crimes and cybercrime cases at the state and federal levels.

Attorney Jed Silverman has more than 20 years of experience defending people charged with identity theft, fraud, and other serious crimes. For a free consultation with a Houston identity theft lawyer, please call (713) 597-2221.

Charges Often Associated With Identity Theft

Identity theft cases may be aggressively prosecuted by state and federal law enforcement agencies. If the case includes charges of counterfeiting or forgery of identification documents, the FBI, Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security may be involved in the investigation. These agencies have nearly limitless resources at their disposal. You need an attorney who knows how to counteract their tactics.

Using the Internet for criminal transmission of images or content is considered wire fraud, which is a federal crime. Identity theft offenses will likely include federal charges when they involve wire fraud and cybercrimes such as phishing, hacking, fraudulent e-mails and fraudulent websites.

Credit card fraud and check fraud charges often include identity theft as well. Individuals who use other people's Medicare or Medicaid cards may also be charged with identity theft in addition to fraud.

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The Law Offices of Jed Silverman is backed by decades of combined legal experience and a long record of proven case results. If you or someone you love has been charged with identity or another related offense, take action to begin your case and contact our firm today for a FREE case review!