Los Angeles Identity Theft Attorney

Defense for Identity Theft Charges

Identity theft is a crime which is harshly prosecuted throughout the U.S., by both state and federal government agencies. The Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers at Okabe & Haushalter understand the importance of protecting the rights of individuals who have been accused of identity theft, in order to prevent the innocent from being imprisoned and to prevent law enforcement from violating citizens’ constitutional rights in their pursuit of justice.

When you consult a Los Angeles identity theft defense attorney at our firm, we will review your particular charges with you in order to determine what we can do to help. Our attorneys have experience as former prosecutors, giving them the advantage of understanding both sides of criminal proceedings involving identity theft. As a result, we are able to see the weaknesses in the State’s (the prosecution’s) case and work to prove innocence.

Los Angeles Identity Theft: Charges & Penalties

Identity theft occurs when an individual steals another’s personal information for the purpose of committing fraud or for financial gain. This may include a person’s name, address, social security number, bank account number and other sensitive information which would give another the ability to “steal” their identity. This may be committed by physical theft of a person’s wallet or mail, by using the internet to steal information, by counterfeiting, phishing, spamming or by computer hacking.

Identity theft is a felony offense in California and a conviction may result in a state prison sentence of up to 20 years, along with fines of up to $10,000. Restitution may also be a penalty enforced by the court. Specific penalties, however, will depend upon the particular charges and case.

Consult a Los Angeles Identity Theft Defense Lawyer

Have you been accused of identity theft? If so, consult a Los Angeles identity theft attorney at our firm to see what we can do to help. Our defense attorneys defend identity theft charges for clients throughout Los Angeles, including Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach and Lomita, California.

Contact a Los Angeles identity theft lawyer at our firm!