The crime of identity theft Oklahoma carries severe criminal consequences, particularly in Wagoner.
In this Internet age, our identities are everywhere on the net. We pay bills, do our banking, and buy and sell items and services. Our birth dates, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers are everywhere.
In addition, we go out and pay for things with a swipe of a debit card, often leaving receipts behind or in the trash.
As a result, identity theft Oklahoma is everywhere as well. It is a crime that has long reaching consequences both for the person whose identity is compromised and for the person engaged in the theft.
The damage to a person’s finances can be devastating. Just pocketing someone’s credit card left on the sidewalk could get you into trouble if you intend to try to use it later without that person’s consent.
Identity Theft Oklahoma Laws
In Wagoner, it is a crime for anyone to fraudulently obtain certain identity markers for the bettering of their own financial situation. These include a person’s name, address, social security number, date of birth, place of business or employment, debit, credit, or bank account numbers, Oklahoma driver’s license number, or any other personal identifying information.
These markers, when used by the identity thief, can be used to obtain money, credit, goods, and services. This is a crime of identity theft Oklahoma. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1533.1
It is against the law in Wagoner to sell another person’s identifying information to another for monetary gain. It is also illegal to modify or change another person’s identifying information or to create such information with the intent to defraud.
Penalties for Identity Theft Oklahoma
An identity theft Oklahoma conviction is punishable by a prison term from one to five years. You may also have to pay a fine of up to $100,000.
The court also has the ability to order you to pay restitution to the victim. Finally, the victim may also sue you in civil court for additional damages.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Attorney
A charge of identity theft Oklahoma could rob you of your freedom.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with identity theft in Oklahoma, talk to an experienced Wagoner criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Do not wait and do not speak to the police. Remember that everything that you say to them can and will be used against you.
For a low-cost consultation, call the Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335.
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