New York City Identity Theft Defense Attorney

The penalty for identity fraud in New York is not less than one year nor more than ten years imprisonment or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00. The statute seeks to punish the unauthorized use of identifying information concerning a real individual.

The federal authorities also prosecute individuals for offenses involving identity theft and identity fraud, and the penalties may be quite severe, depending on the financial loss amount attributable to the accused person. As with all my cases, the touchstone of a strong defense is a thorough investigation and case preparation. We will vigorously litigate your case in order to achieve the best possible result. Identity theft and fraud are serious crimes because most judges and prosecutors feel that these are crimes that can affect anyone and ruin someones life for a long time. These cases are prosecuted in both state and federal courts with special police task force officer who specialize in these cases and specialized prosecutors who know how to prosecute these types of cases.

If you are facing a criminal charge for identity theft, contact my New York City law office. We can meet with you there or in jail to discuss your case and your defense. Contact The Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro, LLC at the 24 hour hotline at 917-519-8417 and put our experience to work for you.