San Diego Identity Theft Defense Attorney
We now find ourselves in a world run by constantly evolving technologies and innovations. Unfortunately, the means to commit identity theft are constantly evolving as well. Identity theft is the crime of deliberately using another person’s identity or personal information, usually for the purpose of gaining financial advantage or obtaining credit, property, services, or other benefits.
It has been called by many sources as the fastest growing crime in the United States. In the year 2018 alone, over 3 million reports of identity theft and fraud were received. In that same year, the state of California ranked third in the most number of identity theft complaints with 73,668.
Understanding Identity Theft Charges in San Diego
Identity theft is a serious issue with serious consequences. If you find yourself being accused of it here in San Diego, it’s important that you get a skilled defense attorney by your side as soon as possible.
Here at Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys, our San Diego identity theft defense attorneys are ready to use their expertise and years of experience to give you the support, guidance, and representation that you need in a complex legal battle such as this.
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When You Are Falsely Accused In San Diego, CA
False and groundless accusations have the potential to break families, ruin futures, and compromise lives. These may sound like things you only see on television, but they unfortunately do happen to a lot of people in real life.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are being falsely accused of identity theft, our defense attorneys here at Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys are ready and equipped to assist you and to prove your innocence. Here are two legal defenses that we can use to do that:
- Lack of unlawful purpose. The crime of identity theft involves knowingly selling, transferring or conveying another person’s personal identifying information to facilitate its unauthorized use. If you obtained someone else’s personal identity information in the form of credit card details but did not use it for illegal or unlawful purposes, you cannot be convicted of the crime.
- No fraudulent intent. The crime of identity theft involves the fraudulent possession, sale, transfer, or conveyance of another person’s personal identifying information. If you obtained another person’s credit card and used it to purchase items because you genuinely believed it to be yours, you cannot be convicted of the crime because you had no intention to defraud the other person. What happened was simply an honest mistake.
Being falsely accused of a crime you did not commit (or at least did not intend to) can be traumatizing; and we definitely do not want that for you. Whether you are charged with a crime you did not commit or are being tried on groundless charges, Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys is here to protect you from injustice and unfairness.
The Criminal Defense Process
Processes in the court system can be overwhelming and confusing especially if you are not familiar with it. Here at Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys, we will take you through each step and what to expect. We will ensure that you are prepared. Knowing each process ensures that you know how to protect yourself.
Each step is important as your life can change in the blink of an eye. Being well-prepared with a strong legal team behind you ensures that you are given the justice that you deserve.
Investigation: Involves collecting crime scene and related evidence and interviewing key witnesses to piece together the events surrounding the possible crime. You may be questioned and even subject to a search of your property. Even at this early stage, you will benefit from the support of an experienced attorney. A legal expert can help you prepare, how to conduct yourself, which questions to answer, and your rights during the investigation.
Arrests and Charges: If the investigation points to your guilt, then you may be arrested. At this point, the police can conduct a search without a warrant. However, they need a probable cause to charge you with the crime.
Arraignment: This is your first chance to appear in court where you will be read your charges and explained your rights. You will enter a plea which will be either not guilty, guilty, or no contest. It is important to consult with your defense lawyer to understand the pros and cons of each plea before making any decisions.