Possessing, creating, displaying or distributing false identification, otherwise known as identity theft, can be punished up to 15 years in Federal prison. If the false identification documents are used to facilitate drug trafficking or crimes of violence, the maximum term of imprisonment increases to 20 years. 18 U.S.C, Section 1028. Pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A, if the false identification is used to commit fraud, there is a two-year minimum mandatory prison sentence that must be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed for the fraud.

Federal law enforcement usually focus on identity theft cases that involve the obtaining of confidential identification information from medical offices, clinics and hospitals, businesses that keep credit information and even the credit card companies themselves, and from the internet. Sometimes, employees of companies that have the confidential identification are duped or used by friends or associates to perpetrate massive frauds. Other people buy things, send money or otherwise engage in transactions for other people where they do not know that they used someone’s stolen identity. They can find themselves facing years in prison for something they did not fully appreciate was wrong.

Many Identity Theft investigations result in the seizures of computers that were allegedly used to perpetrate fraud. Consequently, it can be a challenge for the police to be able to identify the actual perpetrator of the fraud. These cases frequently require forensic computer experts to challenge and discredit the police experts. There may also be search and seizure issues that arise from the execution of search warrants to seize computers and other evidence that might be located in the Defendant’s residence.

Charles G. White has extensive experience with defending identity theft cases. He takes a team approach, bringing together private investigators, forensic computer experts, and accountants when necessary to the defense. He believes that an aggressive defense is the best guarantor of the best possible result.

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If you or someone you know is accused of a Federal crime, it is imperative that you work with an attorney who has experience in these cases. Charles G. White has represented hundreds of clients in Federal Courts throughout the United States. He has the experience and knowledge essential to obtain the best possible result. Charles G. White. He has over 34 years of experience with these types of cases and will defend you and your rights.