Sentencing in ID Theft
Posted on Jun 2, 2011 3:35pm PDT
A woman has reportedly been sentenced to 20 years in prison for admitting to an identity theft matter. According to reports, the woman pleaded guilty to 140 charges of theft, identity theft, credit card theft, forgery, money laundering, unauthorized possession of confidential information and using a computer to commit her crimes. She reportedly used 23 residents and seven credit card companies to commit her crimes. She will also have to pay restitution.
Theft charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with theft. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged and convicted can affect your personal and professional life so it’s important that you seek help when dealing with this situation. By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It’s in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to
contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.
