Minnesota Identity Theft Defense Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been accused of identity theft, you may be at risk of facing years of imprisonment, as well as substantial fines. Identity theft may be charged as a state or federal crime, depending on the circumstances surrounding the offense. It is important to work with an attorney who is not only experienced in handling these ID theft charges, but who can represent your interests in either state, or federal, court.
Call (763) 323-6555, or contact us by e-mail, to schedule a free consultation. Protect your rights if you face identity theft charges.
A Minneapolis criminal defense attorney at the Brown Law Offices, P.A. can offer you the level of legal counsel you need in the face of identity theft charges. We represent clients throughout all of Minnesota, and we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your rights and options with you.
Identity theft may be considered a type of fraud and a theft crime. This offense involves obtaining another’s personal identification information, such as a social security number, name, address, credit card number, driver’s license number, etc. and using this information to fraudulently obtain money, or other benefits.
Depending on the amount of property or money involved and whether multiple victims were affected, a defendant may face varying penalties for identity theft in Minnesota. If the amount of money or property involved is less than $250, it may be a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 90 days in jail. If $35,000 or more in property is involved, the offense will be a felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
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It is important to act swiftly after you’ve been arrested, or charged with identity theft. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the better able we will be to gather evidence, interview essential witnesses, and to address other important elements of your case.
Call our law firm now for a free consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota identity theft defense attorneys: (763) 323-6555.
Client Testimonial: “From the initial meeting to ad hoc phone calls after my case was final, Jason made me feel well taken care of. There was no question left unanswered and all were answered in a timely manner. He served as a great advocate and helped me understand the process and all its complexities. His knowledge and competency level boosted my confidence that my situation would turn out for the best. I’ve referred several people to Jason and will continue to do so.” – Jeff B., Anoka, Minnesota
Our Minnesota identity theft defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.
We defend those accused of identity theft in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Sherburne, Wright, Scott, Dakota, Chisago, Washington and Isanti County.
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