Miami Identity Theft Attorney

Identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in America. The rate of identity theft or identity fraud had so escalated in the late 1990s due to the computerization of records and the ability to use another’s personal information anonymously over the Internet that the Social Security Administration declared it a national crisis. In order to try and deter identity theft, legislators have enacted stiffer penalties including, in Federal Court, a 2 year minimum mandatory for anyone charged with aggravated identity theft.

Identity theft is the use of one person’s personal information by another to commit fraud or other crimes. The most common forms of identity theft occur when someone obtains another person’s social security number, driver’s license number, date of birth, and the like and uses it to open a fraudulent bank, credit card, cellular telephone, or other account, or to obtain false loans.

Individuals charged with Identity Theft are often charged with other violations, including credit card fraud, computer fraud, and mail fraud. These felonies can carry substantial penalties. It is essential that, if charged with this offense, you seek the representation of an attorney who will vigorously defend you. Whether your desire is to resolve your case in a plea or take your case to trial, Ms. Puglisi has extensive experience in defending these charges and has achieved great results. To contact Miami Attorney Puglisi, call (305) 403-8063.