Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information in Texas
Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information Attorney in Austin, Texas
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According to the Texas Penal Code, a person commits the offense of Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information if he or she obtains, possesses, or transfers the identifying information of an individual without his or her consent with the intent to harm someone. A typical example of Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information is an individual who steals another person’s credit card number or social security card. A person may also commit the offense of Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information if he or she possesses the information of someone under 18-years of age or if that information is from a deceased person (such as an old drivers’ license or social security card).
Identifying information refers to items such as a person’s name and date of birth, fingerprints, and personal banking information such as routing/account/credit card numbers, and social security number.
Fraudulent Use Or Possession Of Identifying Information is a serious offense. If convicted, you may not face only jail time and fines, but may also experience difficulty securing future housing and employment. If the State has accused you or someone you know with the crime of fraud, contact our office today. Jason Trumpler has 20-years of experience in criminal law and has gotten hundreds of cases successfully reduced or ultimately dismissed. Call our office at 512-457-5200.
Potential Consequences
On the criminal level, the State prosecutes the crime of Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information as a felony. The severity of the felony charge depends on the value involved:
- If the items obtained/transferred/used were less than 5: State Jail Felony with 6-months to 2-years in State Jail and up to a $10,000 fine.
- If the items obtained/transferred/used were five or more but less than 10: 3rd Degree Felony with 2 to 10-years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
- If the items obtained/transferred/used were ten or more but less than 50: 2nd Degree Felony with 2 to 20-years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
- If the items obtained/transferred/used were 50 or more: 1st Degree Felony with 5 to 99-years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Additionally, it can be challenging to find housing or employment as a fraud conviction on your record may make you appear untrustworthy.
Contact Us at 512-457-5200
If the State has charged you or someone you know with the crime of fraud, we can help. Jason Trumpler has 20-years of experience successfully defending individuals from counties including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Comal, Coryell, Bell, Lee, Burnet, and Bastrop. Call us today at 512-457-5200.