Phoenix Identity Theft Attorney

Arizona White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been accused of identity theft, you may face harsh prosecution in state or federal court. Identity theft is a crime which has seen a rise in more recent years, particularly due to the vast amount of personal information which can be found on the internet, and with consumers completing an increased number of financial transactions via the phone, internet and credit cards rather than using cash, in person. This opens the door to increased profits through identity theft and therefore increases occurrences of this offense.

Phoenix identity theft lawyer Richard J. Suzuki is an experienced white collar attorney with a background as a former state and federal prosecutor. With his experience on the other side of state and federal criminal cases, Mr. Suzuki is able to provide higher quality legal counsel that conforms to his clients' particular needs and concerns. Suzuki Law Offices represents clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout Arizona.

Federal Charges of Identity Theft

The U.S. Department of Justice actively prosecutes cases involving identity theft and fraud. There are various federal statutes which address these matters in particular. One such example is the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act, passed in 1998, which prohibited the knowing transfer or use of another's identification with the intent to commit any act which is unlawful under federal law or which is a felony under state law. Most circumstances of identity theft committed in this manner and prosecuted under federal law are punishable by up to 15 years of imprisonment. A fine may also be imposed, and the defendant will be required to surrender any personal property which was used or was intended to be used to commit the offense.

If you or someone you know has been accused of or is under investigation for identity theft, contact a Phoenix identity theft attorney at Suzuki Law Offices today for a free consultation.