Orange County Identity Theft Lawyers
Have you been charged with Orange County Identity Theft? MacGregor & Collins are here to help you understand the OC Identity Theft charges you are facing. We have over 30 years of OC Identity Theft Criminal Defense experience that we will bring to your aid in this difficult time.
OC Identity Theft occurs when a person takes another's personal information for an illegal purpose such as obtaining credit, goods, services or medical information without that person's consent. (CPC 530.5(a))
In order to prosecute for Orange County Identity Theft, the state must prove that:
- 1. The accused willfully obtained someone else's personally identifying information
- 2. The accused willfully used that information for an unlawful purpose
- 3. The accused used the information without the consent of the person whose identifying information he/she was using
OC Identity theft is a crime that could be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the crime and whether or not it's 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.
Felony identity theft is 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 bring to get you the best possible judgment for your case. Call us now at 949-250-6097.
