Identity Theft

Experienced Panama City Criminal Defense Attorney

Identity theft, or the illegal use of someone else's personal information without their permission, is a serious crime and, under Florida law, can result in severe consequences. There are many different classifications of identity theft—some misdemeanors, most of them felonies, but all carrying significant sentences. Understanding how your charge is categorized under state statutes is crucial in preparing for your defense with a Panama City white collar crimes attorney.

What penalties do I face if charged with identity theft?

The penalties assigned to those convicted of identity theft can vary widely. This is not only because of the many different classifications of the crime, but the court must also consider its scope and frequency, as well as the value of any property illegally obtained.

For example, the use or intent to use a deceased person's personal information is a third degree felony, but if person uses or intends to use the personal information of 10 to 19 different deceased people, this is considered a second degree felony. As felonies, both of these crimes can result in fines and prison time.

Again, these are only some of the many sentences applicable to identity theft crimes. To learn more about what specific penalties you might face, contact a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney at Seaton Law Offices, P.A.

Seaton Law Offices, P.A. Can Help

With our former prosecuting experience, we know how aggressively accused individuals can be processed and convicted in our justice system. We being that sensitivity and knowledge to all our defense strategies and have minimized and defeated countless criminal charges for our clients, including those accused of white collar crimes like identity theft. If you've been charged with identity theft, you don't have to wait another moment to obtain the defense you need to navigate this difficult time.