Similar to all the periods preceding it, the dawn of the internet age has brought its own easily misconstrued thought processes and ideas that could possibly inflame or injure you or someone you knows’ reputation. These days what’s usually standing between you from someone else’s medical records and private information are a few cap-sensitive keywords. But if you have been wrongly charged with Orange County Identity Theft, MacGregor & Collins can help you understand the legislation behind the OC Identity Theft charges you are facing.
According to OC Identity Theft, a person has broken the law when they take another person’s personal information for illegal purposes such as obtaining credit, goods, services or medical information without that person’s consent.
There are three main points that the state must first prove in order to prosecute any offenders of Orange County Identity Theft: that the accused willfully obtained someone else’s personally identifying information, that the accused willfully used that information for an unlawful purpose, and that the accused used the information without the consent of the person whose identifying information.
Under the OC Identity Theft law, the party could be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the crime and whether or not it is a first time offense.
According to Penal code 530.5(a), those facing misdemeanor identity theft face possible punishment of imprisonment in county jail for up to one year or imprisonment and a fine. For felony identity theft, parties found guilty are punishable by imprisonment in state prison or a fine and imprisonment.
MacGregor & Collins are ready to help fight your Orange County Identity Theft charges. Our Orange County Identity Theft Attorneys have over 30 years of experience that we will be bringing to the table to get you the best possible judgment for your case. Call us now at 949-250-6097
